Frédérik Deburghgraeve Explained

Frédérik Deburghgraeve
Fullname:Frédérik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve
Nicknames:Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje
Strokes:Breaststroke
Club:Roeselare Zwemvereniging
Birth Date:1 June 1973
Birth Place:Roeselare, West Flanders, Belgium
Weight:61kg (134lb)

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Fred Deburghgraeve . https://web.archive.org/web/20110519153505/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/de/fred-deburghgraeve-1.html . 19 May 2011.
  2. Web site: Fred Deburghgraeve . ISHOF.org . . https://web.archive.org/web/20100209005830/http://www.ishof.org/honorees/2008/fred_deburghgraeve.htm . 9 February 2010.