Sarah Poewe is a former German-South African swimmer, born on March 3, 1983, in Cape Town, South Africa. Specializing in breaststroke, she competed in four Olympic Games (2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012), initially representing South Africa before switching to compete for Germany in 2002. One of the highlights of her career came at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she won a bronze medal as part of Germany’s 4×100m medley relay team. In addition to her Olympic success, Poewe secured multiple podium finishes at the World and European Championships, excelling in both individual and relay events. She also achieved victories in FINA World Cup competitions and held national records in breaststroke for both Germany and South Africa. Her remarkable longevity and versatility cemented her status as one of the top breaststroke swimmers of her time. Her participation in the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in the 4×100m medley relay, was not only a personal achievement but also a symbolic milestone for Jewish representation in German sports.