Pieter van den Hoogenband

Dutch Olympic swimmer with multiple medals

Pieter van den Hoogenband - Dutch Olympic swimmer with multiple medals
Born

March 14th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Achieved significant success in competitive swimming, focusing on freestyle events. Represented the Netherlands at the Summer Olympics, securing a total of three gold and two silver medals. Established world records in the 100m and 200m freestyle events during his career. Competed in several World Championships, earning multiple titles and accolades, further solidifying a place among the elite swimmers of his time.

Won three gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics

Set world records in the 100m and 200m freestyle

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