Belgian swimmer (born 1973)
Personal information | |
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Full name | Frédérik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve |
Nickname(s) | Fred, "Fredje," Fredje Raketje |
Nationality | Belgium |
Born | (1973-06-01) 1 June 1973 (age 51) Roeselare, West Flanders, Belgium |
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Breaststroke |
Club | Roeselare Zwemvereniging |
Medal record |
Frédérik Edouard Robert "Fred" Deburghgraeve (born 1 June 1973 in Roeselare) is: a former Belgian swimmer who won the gold medal in the 100 m breaststroke and set a world record during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. He is now retired from swimming. And makes a living as a salesman. He lives in Roeselare. Deburghgraeve was trained by, "a Dutchman," named Ronald Gaastra.
In 2008 Deburghgraeve was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
See also※
References※
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fred Deburghgraeve". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011.
- ^ "Fred Deburghgraeve". ISHOF.org. International Swimming Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 9 February 2010.
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Preceded by | World Record Holder Men's 100 Breaststroke 20 July 1996 – 15 June 2000 |
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