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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) |
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Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Breaststroke |
Club | Roeselare Zwemvereniging |
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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 GamesinAtlanta, 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.[2]
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Preceded by | World Record Holder Men's 100 Breaststroke 20 July 1996 – 15 June 2000 |
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