As Alica Schmidt represents Germany in the Tokyo Olympic games, some are curious to know more about her life off the track. We explore the runner’s love life as some are curious to know if Alica Schmidt has a partner.
Who is Alica Schmidt?
Alica Schmidt, born 8 November 1998, is a German track and field athlete. At this years Tokyo Olympic games, Schmidt will be representing Germany as she participates in the 4×400 meters relay.
She is also known for her presence on social media and has since shared her time in Tokyo with fans on Instagram and TikTok.
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Does Alica Schmidt have a partner? Who is she dating?
Alica Schmidt is fiercely private about her love life and is seen to keep it away from her 2 million followers on Instagram.
In the past, some sites have claimed the athlete is dating german bodybuilder Fredi Richter although the couple have not confirmed their relationship publically.
Richter is seen to have two Instagram accounts, which are both followed by Schmidt. While one is currently private, the second is a photography page which features portraits Richter has taken of the track star.
The most recent post on the photography account, which also features on Schmidt’s Instagram, was uploaded in April.
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Schmidt addresses World’s Hottest Track Athlete title
In 2017, an Australian publication, Busted Coverage, dubbed Alica Schmidt as the World’s Hottest Track Athlete as the publication featured her on their World’s Hottest Track Athlete list.
Schmidt addressed the title in an interview with TJ Sports last year as she told the sports brand: “Personally, I don’t have much connection to it.”
The athlete later added: “Sport has always been first place for me, and the decision to mainly concentrate on sport was very easy for me.”