Björn Zikarsky (born 1967) is a former freestyle

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from

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, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the

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. He did so alongside

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, his

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brother Bengt Zikarsky and

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. He also competed in the

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for West Germany. Zikarsky lives between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast of Australia. He has 4 kids with Kylie, a former Elite Surf Lifesaving Competitor and Ironwoman competitor: Ruben, Jade, Lennox, and

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. Rocco, who stands 7'3", in 2023 (at age 16) became a professional basketball player in the NBL for the

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and aims to play in the NBA once eligible.

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