Pernille Blume

Olympic Previews: Ranomi Looking for Redemption in 100 Free

Full Name:	Pernille Blume
Born:	May 14th, 1994
	Herlev, Denmark
Nationality:	Denmark
Status:	Active

Pernille Blume was born on May 14th, 1994 in Herlev, Denmark. 2012 London Olympics Blume swam the 50 Free, 100 Free and 200 Free but did not advance past the heats in any event. In the 4x100 Free Relay she joined Mie Nielsen, Lotte Friis and Jeanette Olsen to finish sixth setting a new Danish National Record of 3:37.45. In the 4x100 Medley Relay, Blume teamed with Nielsen, Ottersern and Rikke Pedersen to finish seventh. World Short Course Championships In 2012, Blume and teammates won gold in the 4x100 Medley relay, and bronze in the 4x50 Free Relay. In 2014, Blume and company won gold in the 4x50 Free Relay and set a new world record. They also won gold in the 4x100 Medley Relay. 2016 Rio Olympics At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Blume won her first individual medal at a major championships, winning gold in the 50 Free with a time of 24.07, just two one hundredths of a second over silver medalist, Simone Manuel of the US, and four one hundredths of a second over Aliaksandra Herasimenia of Belarus. In doing so Blume also broke the Danish National record in the event. Blume also finished 11th in the 100 free with a …

Olympic Previews: Ranomi Looking for Redemption in 100 Free

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