Melanie Cremer

German field hockey player Melanie Cremer competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, when Germany placed a disappointing sixth. In total, she played 267 international matches (including 21 indoor) from 1991-2005.

Cremer won the Champions Trophy in 2003 and the European Indoor Championships in 2000 and 2003. In 2005, she also won the World Games, and in 1993, won the bronze medal at the World Championships.

Domestically, Cremer played with RHTC Leverkusen, helping them win the German national title in 1990, Klipper HTC Uhlenhorst Hamburg, and Uhlenhorster HC Hamburg. By profession, she became a graduated sports teacher and sports therapist.