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Frédérik Deburghgraeve
Personal information
Full nameFrédérik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve
Nickname(s)Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje
Nationality Belgium
Born (1973-06-01) 1 June 1973 (age 51)
Roeselare, West Flanders, Belgium
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBreaststroke
ClubRoeselare Zwemvereniging
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Belgium
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1996 Atlanta 100 m breaststroke
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 1998 Perth 100 m breaststroke
Bronze medal – third place 1994 Rome 100 m breaststroke
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 1995 Vienna 100 m breaststroke
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Vienna 200 m breaststroke

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.

In 2008 Deburghgraeve was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[2]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Fred Deburghgraeve". ISHOF.org. International Swimming Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 9 February 2010.
Records
Preceded by World Record Holder
Men's 100 Breaststroke

20 July 1996 – 15 June 2000
Succeeded by