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Philip Scholz was born on 12 April, 1988 in Munich, Germany, is an American Paralympic swimmer. Discover Philip Scholz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?
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35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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12 April 1988 |
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12 April |
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Munich, Germany |
| Nationality |
American
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He is a member of famous Swimmer with the age 35 years old group.
Philip Scholz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Philip Scholz height is 6 ft, 1 in. and Weight 192 lbs.
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6 ft, 1 in. |
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192 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Philip Scholz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Philip Scholz worth at the age of 35 years old? Philip Scholz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from American. We have estimated Philip Scholz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Swimmer |
Philip Scholz Social Network
Timeline
He placed 5th overall in the 400 meter freestyle and 8th overall in the 100 meter butterfly.
Philip Scholz (born April 12, 1988) is an author and a former American Paralympic swimmer.
Being completely blind, he is classified in the S11 category of blind swimmers.
Philip's first swim team was the Three Village Swim Club (TVSC), coached by Barry Roffer, which he first joined in September 1998.
Initially considered a sighted swimmer, he was easily able to fit right in on the team.
Philip's first Paralympic meet was the Georgia Open in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2006.
Originally from Munich, Germany, Scholz came on to the international stage in December 2007 in College Park, Maryland.
Philip Scholz was born in Munich, Germany, to parents Thomas and Ariane Scholz.
At a young age, Philip was diagnosed with Stickler Syndrome, a genetic defect that can cause problems with the ears, eyes, throat, and joints.
Philip went blind in his left eye at the age of six due to retinal detachments, brought on directly by Styckler Syndrome.
After losing his sight, Philip continued swimming and graduated from TVSC in 2007.
He then went on to swim for the Loyola Greyhounds Swim Team at Loyola University Maryland under coach Brian Loeffler.
While on the team he helped the Greyhounds to 3 straight Men's MAAC Swimming and Diving titles.
After becoming an American citizen in November 2007, Philip went on the international stage at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he set several long-course American records in the 50 meter butterfly, the 800 meter freestyle, and the 1500 meter freestyle.
Before that, he had also set eight short course American records in Loyola's H2Ounds Invitational swim meet, setting times in the 50 yard freestyle, the 100 yard freestyle, the 200 yard freestyle, the 500 yard freestyle, the 1000 yard freestyle, the 1650 yard freestyle, the 100 yard butterfly, and the 200 yard butterfly.
Philip Scholz represented the United States of America in the 2008 Paralympic Games in China, qualifying in the 50 meter freestyle, the 100 meter freestyle, the 400 meter freestyle, the 100 meter butterfly, and the 100 meter backstroke.
Since the 2008 Paralympics, Philip has become the American record holder for all short course events (yards), and the American record holder in the 200 meter butterfly, 800 meter freestyle, the 1500 meter freestyle, the 50 meter butterfly, and the 50 meter backstroke.
He has also briefly held the world record in the 200 meter butterfly.
In 2008 he was nominated for an ESPY Award, for Best Male Athlete with a Disability ESPY Award.
Philip Scholz retired from competitive swimming in August 2012.
Philip has been published several times on 101words.org and in Flash Fiction Magazine.
He has also self-published several novels and novellas.
