Frederik DeburghgraevePersonal information |
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Full name |
Frederik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve |
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Nickname(s) |
Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje |
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Nationality |
Belgium |
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Born |
(1973-06-01) 1 June 1973 Roeselaere, West-Vlaanderen |
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Height |
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
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Weight |
61 kg |
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Sport |
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Sport |
Swimming |
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Stroke(s) |
Breaststroke |
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Club |
Roeselare Zwemvereniging |
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Frederik ("Fred") Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve (born 1 June 1973 in Roeselare)[1] 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 shoe salesman. He currently lives in Poelkapelle. Deburghgraeve was trained by a Dutchman, named Ronald Gaastra.
In 2008 Deburghgraeve was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[2]
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Olympic Champions in Men's 100 m Breaststroke |
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World Long Course Champions in Men's 100 m Breaststroke |
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Persondata |
Name |
Deburghgraeve, Frederik Edouard Robert |
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Short description |
swimmer |
Date of birth |
1 June 1973 |
Place of birth |
Roeselare, Belgium |
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