Imri Ganiel

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Imri Ganiel, 2010

Imri Ganiel (Hebrew: אמרי גניאל; born 8 January 1992) is an Israeli swimmer.[ 1] He was born in Be’er Sheva and grew up in Omer. Ganiel started swimming at the age of 8 and has competed in swimming since the age 12.[1][2] He is the son of Amir Ganiel, a former Israeli swimming champion.[2]

Imri Ganiel is the Israeli national record holder in the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 1:00.26 minutes, which he broke in the final of the European Championships.[2] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 100 metre breaststroke, finishing in 32nd place in the heats, failing to reach the semifinals.

References

  1. "Imri Ganiel". Olympics.israel21c.org/. Retrieved 25 May 2013. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Israeli swimmer lives father’s aborted dream with trip to London Olympics". Haaretz. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2013. 


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