Nationality Belgium Height 1.76 m Role Swimmer | Name Frederik Deburghgraeve Weight 61 kg | |
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Full name Frederik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve Nickname(s) Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje Olympic medals Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men\'s 100 metre breaststroke Similar People Vladimir Latocha, Mark Warnecke, Jeremy Linn |
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Frédérik Edouard Robert "Fred" Deburghgraeve (born 1 June 1973 in Roeselare) 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 currently lives in Roeselare. Deburghgraeve was trained by a Dutchman, named Ronald Gaastra.
In 2008 Deburghgraeve was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.




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