Elisabeth Rechlin (24 March 1930 â 26 May 2021) was a German swimmer who won a bronze medal at the 1954 European Aquatics Championships. She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 100 m, 400 m and 4 à100 m freestyle events and finished seventh in the relay. She won four national titles in the 100 m and 400 m freestyle in 1951 and 1952. Her husband, Wilfried Bode (1929âÂÂ2012), was a water polo player who competed in the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. She died on 26 May 2021, at the age of 91.