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Reinhard Merkel (born 16 April 1950) is a professor in criminal law and philosophy of law and a retired West German swimmer. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 200 m and 400 m individual medley and finished in sixth place in the latter event.After retiring from swimming he studied law at the University of Bochum and the Ruprecht-Karls University in Heidelberg.