Frédérik Deburghgraeve

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.

Frédérik Deburghgraeve

Personal information
Full name	Frédérik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve
Nickname(s)	Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje
Nationality	Belgium
Born	(1973-06-01) 1 June 1973 (age 52) 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 Men's swimming Representing  Belgium Olympic Games 1996 Atlanta 100 m breaststroke World Championships (LC) 1998 Perth 100 m breaststroke 1994 Rome 100 m breaststroke European Championships (LC) 1995 Vienna 100 m breaststroke 1995 Vienna 200 m breaststroke

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

See also

• List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame