Frédérik Edouard Robert "Fred" 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 salesman. He lives in Roeselare. Deburghgraeve was trained by a Dutchman, named Ronald Gaastra.
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Full name | Frédérik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nickname(s) | Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1973-06-01) 1 June 1973 (age 49) Roeselare, West Flanders, Belgium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Strokes | Breaststroke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Roeselare Zwemvereniging | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2008 Deburghgraeve was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[2]
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Preceded by | World Record Holder Men's 100 Breaststroke 20 July 1996 – 15 June 2000 |
Succeeded by Roman Sloudnov |
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World long-course champions in men's 100 m breaststroke | |
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European Champions in Men's 100 m Breaststroke | |
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