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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Frédérik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve |
| Nickname(s) | Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje |
| Nationality |  Belgium |
| Born | 1 June 1973 Roeselare, West Flanders, Belgium |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Breaststroke |
| Club | Roeselare Zwemvereniging |
Medal record | |
In 2008 Deburghgraeve was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Fred Deburghgraeve". ISHOF.org. International Swimming Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 9 February 2010.
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