Frédérik Deburghgraeve

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 lives in Roeselare. Deburghgraeve was trained by a Dutchman, named Ronald Gaastra.

Frédérik Deburghgraeve
Personal information
Full nameFrédérik Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve
Nickname(s)Fred, Fredje, Fredje Raketje
Nationality Belgium
Born (1973-06-01) 1 June 1973
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
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.

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