Jirka Letzin (born February 8, 1971, in Neubrandenburg) is a retired backstroke and medley swimmer from Germany. He won his first major title in 1994, at the European Short Course Championships in Stavanger. He represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, finishing in 9th place in the men's 400 m individual medley.

Jirka Letzin
Personal information
Full nameJirka Letzin
Nationality Germany
Born (1971-02-08) February 8, 1971 (age 53)
Neubrandenburg, East Germany
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke and medley
ClubSportgemeinschaft Deutsche Hochschule
für Korperkultur, Leipzig
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Germany
World Championships (SC)
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Rio de Janeiro 100 m backstroke
European Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place 1995 Vienna 100 m backstroke
European Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 1994 Stavanger 50 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1999 Lisbon 200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1999 Lisbon 200 m medley

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