List of swimmers
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Swimming
is one of the most popular sports and activities in the world. The following list of swimmers, each of whom have been covered in reliable sources from around the world, is divided up by country, and arranged alphabetically by surname. This list is by no means complete.
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Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
is one of the most popular sports and activities in the world. The following list of swimmers, each of whom have been covered in reliable sources from around the world, is divided up by country, and arranged alphabetically by surname. This list is by no means complete.
Argentina
- Bardach, GeorginaGeorgina BardachGeorgina Bardach Martin is a swimmer from Argentina. At the 2002 FINA Short Course World Championships in Moscow, she finished third in the 400 m Individual Medley race...
- Blaum, DamiánDamián BlaumDamián Blaum is an Olympic open water swimmer from Argentina. Blaum swam for Argentina at the 2008 Olympics where he finished 21st in the Men's 10K event. He is Jewish.-References:...
- Meolans, José MartínJosé MeolansJosé Martin Meolans is a freestyle swimmer from Argentina, who won the world title in the 50 metre freestyle at the 2002 FINA Short Course World Championships in Moscow, Russia....
- Nicolao, Luis AlbertoLuis NicolaoLuis Alberto Nicolao is a retired butterfly swimmer from Argentina, who in 1962 twice broke the world record in the men's 100 metres butterfly . He first did so on April 24, 1962 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he clocked 58.4. Three days later he raised the standard to 57.0...
Australia
- Armstrong, DuncanDuncan ArmstrongDuncan John D'Arcy Armstrong, OAM, is a former Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.Armstrong was a freestyle swimmer in international competition during the 1980s, who won gold in the 200-metre freestyle at the 1988 Seoul Olympics...
- Barratt, BronteBronte BarrattBronte Amelia Arnold Barratt OAM is a competitive swimmer from Australia. At the World Short Course Championships held in Shanghai in 2006, Barratt won the gold medal in women's 4x200m freestyle relay and an individual silver medal in the 400m freestyle.In 2007, she broke the oldest record in...
- Berry, KevinKevin BerryKevin John Berry OAM was an Australian butterfly swimmer of the 1960s who won the gold medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He set twelve world records in his career...
- Brooks, NeilNeil BrooksNeil Brooks is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer best known for winning the 4 × 100 m medley relay at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow as part of the Quietly Confident Quartet. Brooks was as much known for his swimming achievements as he was for disciplinary incidents...
- Buchanan, GlennGlenn BuchananGlenn Buchanan was an Australian butterfly swimmer of the 1980s who won two bronze medals in the 100 m butterfly and the 4 × 100 m medley relay, at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics....
- Cusack, RobertRobert CusackRobert Cusack was an Australian butterfly and freestyle swimmer of the 1960s and 1970s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics....
- Delany, MichaelMichael DelanyMichael Delany was an Australian sprint freestyle swimmer of the 1980s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.Delany was best known for being a member of the so-called Mean Machine...
- Dunn, MatthewMatthew DunnMatthew Dunn is a former Olympic freestyle and medley swimmer swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
- Edmistone, JadeJade EdmistoneJade Edmistone is an Australian breaststroke swimmer, who is the former world-record holder in the 50 m breaststroke at both short and long course formats of the event. She is coached by Stephan Widmar at the Commercial Swim Club in Brisbane...
- Fingleton, Anthony
- Fraser, DawnDawn FraserDawn Fraser AO, MBE is an Australian champion swimmer. She is one of only two swimmers to win the same Olympic event three times – in her case the 100 meters freestyle....
- Gould, ShaneShane GouldShane Elizabeth Gould, MBE is an Australian former swimmer who won three gold medals, a silver and bronze in 1972 Summer Olympics. It was the greatest performance by an Australian at a single Olympics.-Biography:...
- Hackett, GrantGrant HackettGrant Hackett OAM is an Australian former swimmer most famous for winning the men's 1500 metres freestyle race at both the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. This achievement has led him to be regarded as one of the greatest distance swimmers in history...
- Hanson, BrookeBrooke HansonBrooke Louise Hanson OAM is a former Australian swimmer.A swimmer since the age of four, Hanson was the youngest swimmer on the Australian national team at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, where she finished fourth in the 200 m breaststroke...
- Henry, JodieJodie HenryJodie Clare Henry OAM is an Australian swimmer, Olympic gold medalist and former world-record holder.-Swimming career:Jodie Henry began swimming competitively at the relatively late age of 14....
- Huegill, GeoffGeoff HuegillGeoffrey Andrew Huegill , nicknamed Skippy and Skip, is an Australian butterfly swimmer...
- Jones, LeiselLeisel JonesLeisel Marie Jones OAM is an Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer. A participant in the 2000 Summer Olympics – at just 15 years old – and 2004 Summer Olympics, she was part of gold medal winning Australian team in the women's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the Athens Games in 2004 and a gold...
- Kirby, BillBill KirbyWilliam Ashley Kirby is an Australian swimmer who was competitive on an international level in the nineties and early 2000s...
- Klim, MichaelMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming...
- Kowalski, DanielDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
- Lange, DarrenDarren LangeDarren Niel Lange is a former freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in ninth position in the 50m Freestyle, and in eighth spot with the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Team.-External links:*...
- Miatke, DanniDanni Miatke-Biography:Born in Darwin, Northern Territory in 1987, Miatke began competitive swimming in 1995. She first represented the Northern Territory in 1998 at the national School Sport Swimming and Diving Championships. She first won gold for the Territory in 1999 at the Australian Age Championships, in...
- Mills, AliceAlice MillsAlice Mary Mills OAM is an Australian sprint freestyle, butterfly and individual medley swimmer who represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics, winning two relay gold medals....
- Monk, KenrickKenrick MonkKenrick John Monk is an Australian swimmer.He attended Quakers Hill High School for his high school education.-Career:...
- O'Neill, Susie
- Pearson, ToddTodd PearsonTodd Pearson is an Australian swimming champion, who was born in Geraldton, Western Australia. He started swimming on the advice of a doctor treating his asthma. Pearson was vice captain of Hale School in 1994 where he spent time in Faulkner House And St George House.He is no stranger to the...
- Perkins, KierenKieren PerkinsKieren John Perkins OAM , is a former Australian professional swimmer. One of the world's best-ever long-distance swimmers, he won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500-metre freestyle, and a silver medal in 2000....
- Pieters, DeaneDeane PietersDeane Anthony Pieters is a former freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain....
- Rice, StephanieStephanie RiceStephanie Louise Rice OAM is an Australian swimmer. She currently holds the world record in the 400 m women's individual medley, and won three gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Rice is trained by Michael Bohl from the St Peters Western Swimming Club in Brisbane...
- Rickard, BrentonBrenton RickardBrenton Scott Rickard is a breaststroke swimmer from Australia. He emerged at the international level in 2006, swimming at the Commonwealth games...
- Riley, SamanthaSamantha RileySamantha Linette Riley is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of Aboriginal descent of the 1990s who competed for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning three medals...
- Rooney, GiaanGiaan RooneyGiaan Leigh Rooney OAM is a retired Australian swimmer. She won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world record at the Athens Olympics...
- Rose, MurrayMurray RoseIain Murray Rose AM was born on 6 January 1939 in Nairn, Scotland, but he moved to Australia with his family at an early age after World War II. He took up swimming as a boy and was an Olympic Games champion at age 17....
- Sieben, JonJon SiebenJonathan Scott Sieben is an Australian former butterfly swimmer active in the 1980s, who won gold in the 200 m butterfly at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics....
- Schipper, JessicahJessicah SchipperJessicah Lee Schipper OAM is an Australian swimmer. She trained at the Redcliffe Leagues Lawnton club in Brisbane, under veteran coach Ken Wood up until the conclusion of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Schipper now trains under the guidance of Stephan Widmer with the Commercial Swimming Club...
- Stevens, CraigCraig Stevens (swimmer)Craig Stevens is an Australian freestyle swimmer specialising in the 400 m. 800 m and 1500 m freestyle events....
- Stockwell, MarkMark StockwellMarcus William "Mark" Stockwell is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer. Stockwell won three medals in freestyle swimming at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics....
- Sullivan, EamonEamon SullivanEamon Wade Sullivan is an Australian sprint swimmer.-Career :In April 2002 at the Australian Age Championships, Sullivan won the 50 m freestyle and came second in 100 m in his age group, and swam for Australia at Trans Tasman series with no dramatic result.In April 2003 at Brisbane in the Fisher &...
- Theile, DavidDavid TheileDavid Egmont Theile , was an Australian backstroke swimmer of the 1950s and 1960s, who won consecutive gold medals in the 100 m backstroke at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics, the only Australian to do so...
- Thomas, PetriaPetria ThomasPetria Ann Thomas OAM is an Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medallist and a winner of 15 national titles. She was born in Lismore, New South Wales and grew up in the nearby town of Mullumbimby....
- Thorpe, IanIan ThorpeIan James Thorpe OAM , nicknamed the Thorpedo and Thorpey, is an Australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and the individual medley. He has won five Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian, and with three gold and two silver medals, was the most...
- Trickett, Libby
- Welsh, MatthewMatt WelshMatthew "Matt" Welsh is an Australian swimmer who is the former world champion in the backstroke and butterfly. Welsh trained under coach Ian Pope at the Melbourne Vicentre Club. He took two golds in 50 metres butterfly and 50 metres backstroke, during one hour, at the World Championships in...
Austria
- Draxler, JudithJudith DraxlerJudith Draxler is a retired freestyle swimmer from Austria, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1996.-References:...
- Jukić, MirnaMirna JukicMirna Jukić is an retired former Austrian swimmer of Croatian origin who won a bronze medal in both short course and long course at the world championships in swimming. She is trained by her father Željko Jukić, a former basketball player...
- Rogan, MarkusMarkus RoganMarkus Antonius Rogan is an Austrian swimmer, who won two silver medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and a gold medal for 200 m backstroke at the 2008 World Championships in Manchester...
Belarus
- Baranovskaya, NatalyaNatalya BaranovskayaNatalia Hadjiloizou is a professional Cypriot swimmer, who made her Olympic debut at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta for Belarus....
- Gukov, AleksandrAleksandr GukovAleksandr Gukov is a retired breaststroke swimmer from Belarus, who won two gold medal in the men's breaststroke events at the 1997 European Championships in Seville, Spain. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Atlanta, Georgia .-References:*...
- Kalinovsky, DmitryDmitry KalinovskyDmitry Kalinovsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Minsk, Belarus, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 . He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's 50 m freestyle at the 1996 European SC Championships in Rostock. Kalinovsky...
- Popchanka, AlenaAlena PopchankaAlena Popchanka is a 4-time Olympic freestyle and butterfly swimmer originally from Belarus. She swam for Belarus at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics...
- Rykhlevich, OlegOleg RykhlevichOleg Rykhlevich is a retired freestyle swimmer from Belarus, who won the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle event at the 1997 European Championships in Seville, Spain. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Atlanta, Georgia .-References:*...
Belgium
- Arnould, IsabelleIsabelle ArnouldIsabelle Arnould is a retired female freestyle swimmer from Belgium, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Seoul, South Korea . She is best known for winning two medals at the 1993 Summer Universiade in Buffalo, United States.-References:*...
- Becue, BrigitteBrigitte BecueBrigitte Becue is a retired breaststroke swimmer from Belgium, who competed for her native country at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988...
- Cam, SandraSandra CamSandra Cam is a retired female freestyle swimmer, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Barcelona, Spain . She is best known for winning two medals at the 1993 Summer Universiade in Buffalo, United States.-References:*...
- Deburghgraeve, Fred
- Maene, StefaanStefaan MaeneStefaan Maene is a former backstroke and medley swimmer from Belgium, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He won his first international medal at the inaugural 1993 FINA Short Course World Championships in Palma de Mallorca: bronze in the 200 m...
Brazil
- Almeida, Kaio deKaio de AlmeidaKaio Márcio Ferreira Costa de Almeida is a Brazilian swimmer, who specializes in butterfly. He is also known as: Kaio Márcio, Kaio Márcio de Almeida, Kaio Almeida, or Kaio de Almeida....
- Amorim, PatriciaPatricia AmorimPatrícia Filler Amorim was born on February 13, 1969 in Rio de Janeiro, to a bossa nova bassist and a primary school teacher. She is a former freestyle swimmer from Brazil...
- Baracho, PaulaPaula BarachoPaula Baracho Rosas Ribeiro is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. She won the silver medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A resident of São Paulo, she also represented her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in...
- Bonfim, BrunoBruno BonfimBruno Bonfim is a middle-distance freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. A year earlier, he won the bronze medal at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.-References:**...
- Borges, GustavoGustavo BorgesGustavo França Borges Gustavo França Borges Gustavo França Borges (born December 2, 1972 in Ribeirão Preto is a former international top swimmer from Brazil. He participated in four Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992...
- Brochado, MarianaMariana BrochadoMariana Nery Brochado is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. She won the bronze medal in the women's 200 m freestyle at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic...
- Burgos, RenataRenata BurgosRenata de Oliveira Burgos is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. She represented her native country in the women's 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece...
- Castro, RodrigoRodrigo CastroRodrigo Rocha Castro is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 . He twice won the silver medal with the men's relay team in the 4×200 m freestyle at the Pan American Games: in 1999 and 2003.-References:*...
- Cielo Filho, Cesár
- Costa, LeonardoLeonardo CostaLeonardo Jorge Costa is a former freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. His biggest success was winning the gold medal in the 200 m backstroke at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg,...
- Delaroli, FláviaFlávia DelaroliFlávia Delaroli is an Olympic and National Record holding freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who won the silver medal in the women's 50 m freestyle at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.A resident of São Paulo, she also represented her native country at the 2004 and 2008...
- Ferreira, MoniqueMonique FerreiraMonique Andrade Ferreira is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. She won the bronze medal in the women's 400 m freestyle at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A member of Santos, she also represented her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens,...
- Fischer, EduardoEduardo FischerEduardo Aquiles Fischer is an Olympic breaststroke swimmer from Brazil. He swam for Brazil at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.He won the bronze medal in the 50 breaststroke at the 2002 Short Course Worlds....
- Gusmão, RebecaRebeca GusmãoRebeca Gusmão was a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. She won the bronze medal in the women's 4×100 m freestyle relay at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic...
- Jayme, CarlosCarlos JaymeCarlos Alberto Borges Jayme is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. Jayme was freestyle specialist who was an Olympic bronze medalist.- International career :...
- Lemos, TatianaTatiana LemosTatiana Lemos de Lima Barbosa is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. She twice won the bronze medal in the women's 4×100 m freestyle relay at the Pan American Games....
- Lima, LuizLuiz LimaLuiz Eduardo Carneiro da Silva de Souza Lima is a long-distance freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He won the gold medal in the 400 m freestyle at the 1997 Universiade.-References:*...
- Mangabeira, GabrielGabriel MangabeiraGabriel Semain Vasconcellos Mangabeira is a Brazilian international swimmer who qualified for the men's 100-meter butterfly at both the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics...
- Maranhão, JoannaJoanna MaranhãoJoanna de Albuquerque Maranhão Bezerra de Melo, or Joanna Maranhão is a medley swimmer from Brazil. She won the bronze medal in the women's 400m individual medley at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic...
- Massura, AlexandreAlexandre MassuraAlexandre Massura Neto is a retired male freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996...
- Molina, FabíolaFabíola MolinaFabíola Pulga Molina is a butterfly and backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who competed at the 2000 and 2008 Olympics....
- Monteiro, PedroPedro MonteiroPedro Monteiro is a butterfly swimmer from Brazil. He won the bronze medal in the 200 m butterfly at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, just behind his teammate and countryman Kaio de Almeida....
- Mósca, RafaelRafael MoscaRafael Motta Bacêllo Mósca is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who won the silver medal with the men's relay team in the 4x200m freestyle at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. His winning teammates were Carlos Jayme, Gustavo Borges, and Rodrigo Castro...
- Okamoto, TetsuoTetsuo OkamotoTetsuo Okamoto was a Brazilian swimmer. He was a bronze medalist at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki , the first Brazilian swimmer to win a medal at the Olympics...
- Pereira, ThiagoThiago PereiraThiago Machado Vilela Pereira is an international competition swimmer from Brazil. He became known in his native country after winning the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2003.Pereira's biggest success came one year...
- Prado, RicardoRicardo PradoRicardo Prado is an Olympic and former World Record holding medley swimmer from Brazil. He swam for Brazil at the 1984 Olympics....
- Romero, RogérioRogério RomeroRogério Aoki Romero is a former backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who competed at five consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. A resident of Belo Horizonte, he won the gold medal in the 200 m Backstroke at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba...
- Rose, Gabrielle
- Salatta, LucasLucas SalattaLucas Vinícius Yokoo Salatta is a Brazilian backstroke swimmer.At his 1998 state championship, Salatta set two age records in the 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly with only 11 years old....
- Scherer, FernandoFernando SchererFernando de Queiroz Scherer is an international top swimmer from Brazil, who won the bronze medal in the 50 meters freestyle at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Tomazini, MarceloMarcelo TomaziniMarcelo Tomazini is a male breaststroke swimmer from Brazil, who won the bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic...
- Valério, EdvaldoEdvaldo ValérioEdvaldo Valério Silva Filho is a freestyle swimmer from Brazil. He competed for his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
Bulgaria
- Dangalakova, Tanya
- Frenkeva, AntoanetaAntoaneta FrenkevaAntoaneta Frenkeva is a former breaststroke swimmer from Bulgaria, who won the silver medal in the 100 m breaststroke at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, just behind her teammate Tanya Dangalakova...
Canada
- Amey, JessicaJessica AmeyJessica Amey is a former international butterfly swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Amundrud, GailGail AmundrudGail Amundrud is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the Women's Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay, alongside Becky Smith, Barbara Clark, and Anne Jardin....
- Anderson, GaryGary Anderson (swimmer)Gary Anderson is a former international medley and backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Andrews, MarkMark Andrews (swimmer)Mark Andrews is a former international winner of the swimming competition in the Florida Keys and freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Bald, KathyKathy BaldKatherine Ann Bald is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada. She was affiliated with the University of Toronto....
- Barrett, CaseyCasey BarrettCasey Barrett is a former international butterfly swimmer, who competed for Canada at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in 11th position in the 200m butterfly....
- Baumann, AlexAlex BaumannAlexander "Sasha" Baumann, OC, O.Ont is a Canadian athlete, who won two gold medals and set two world records in swimming at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.Born in Prague , Baumann...
- Beavers, KeithKeith BeaversKeith Beavers was born in London, Ontario and grew up in the small town of Orangeville, Ontario, attending Mono and Amaranth Public School. He is a backstroke and medley swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Keith is a Masters...
- Bell, MarilynMarilyn BellMarilyn Bell Di Lascio is a retired long distance swimmer, born October 19, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario. She was the first person to swim across Lake Ontario and later swam the English Channel and Strait of Juan de Fuca.-Swimming career:...
- Braknis, RobertRobert BraknisRobert Braknis is a former backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. There he finished in 16th position in the 100m Backstroke, and in twelfth place with the Men's Relay Team in the 4x100m Medley...
- Brown, MikeMike Brown (swimmer)Mike Brown is a Canadian swimmer. He started swimming at age seven and is a student at the University of Calgary. His best finish at a world championships was at the 2005 championships in Montreal, Canada when he finished 2nd in the 200 m breaststroke. Brown won gold at the Commonwealth Games...
- Brown, RaymondRaymond Brown (swimmer)Raymond Brown is a former backstroke swimmer from Canada.Brown competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 18th position in the 100 m Backstroke, and in 15th place in the 200 m Backstroke.Brown currently is a financial advisor in Cleveland,...
- Bernier, SylvieSylvie BernierSylvie Bernier, CM, CQ is an Olympic athlete from Sainte-Foy, Quebec) in Canada. She won the gold medal in the Women's 3m Springboard Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....
- Bowie, ChristopherChristopher BowieChristopher Bowie is a former international freestyle swimmer, who competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 15th position in the 1500m Freestyle, and in ninth place with the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team.-References:*...
- Clark, BarbaraBarbara ClarkBarbara Clark is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the Women's Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay, alongside Becky Smith, Gail Amundrud, and Anne Jardin....
- Davis, VictorVictor DavisVictor Davis, CM was a Canadian Olympic and world champion swimmer, a well known breaststroker from Canada. He also enjoyed success in the individual medley and the butterfly.-Biography:...
- Cerny, VlastimilVlastimil CernyVlastimil Černý is a former international butterfly and freestyle swimmer, who competed for Canada at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he finished in 12th position in the 100m Butterfly, and in ninth place with the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay Team.- References :...
- Chalmers, ChristopherChristopher ChalmersChristopher Chalmers is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada.Chalmers competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he finished in 16th position in the 1500 metres Freestyle. He now lives in the states with his wife and three kids.-References:...
- Cleveland, JonathanJonathan ClevelandJonathan Cleveland is a former international breaststroke swimmer, who was born in the United States and competed for Canada at three Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 ....
- Cliff, Leslie
- Deglau, JessicaJessica DeglauJessica Deglau was a member of the Canadian Olympic Team in swimming in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games...
- Draxinger, KevinKevin DraxingerKevin Draxinger is a former backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in twelfth position in the 200m Backstroke. In the same event he won the silver medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.-References:...
- Dryden, Nicole ("Nikki")Nicole DrydenNicole "Nikki" Dryden is a former freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain, and in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia.- Swimming career :...
- Duggan, KeltieKeltie DugganKeltie Duggan is a former international breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Evanetz, SarahSarah EvanetzSarah Evanetz is a former international butterfly swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Fish, ErikErik FishErik Fish is a former backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There he won the bronze medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay, alongside William Mahony, Bruce Robertson, and Robert Kasting.-References:* *...
- Flood, LisaLisa FloodLisa Flood is a former international breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain...
- Fréchette, SylvieSylvie FréchetteSylvie Fréchette, MSC is a retired Canadian synchronized swimmer, who won a gold medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics and a silver in the 1996 Summer Olympics...
- Gammel, ErinErin GammelErin Gammel is an international backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There she finished in 17th position in the 100 m Backstroke, and in 11th place with the Canadian Relay Team in the 4x100 m Medley.-References:**...
- Garapick, NancyNancy GarapickNancy Ellen Garapick is a former Canadian Olympic swimmer. She won two bronze medals in the 100m backstroke and 200m backstroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal at the age of 14, setting a new Olympic Record for the 100m backstroke during heats.Garapick's Olympic performances came on the...
- Gibson, CherylCheryl GibsonCheryl Gibson is a former international medley, butterfly and backstroke swimmer from Canada, who won the silver medal in the women's 400 m individual medley at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec....
- Giguère, NathalieNathalie GiguèreNathalie Giguère is a former international breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain...
- Goss, SandySandy GossDonald Alexander "Sandy" Goss is a former college and international swimmer from Canada. Goss was a freestyle and backstroke specialist who was an Olympic silver medalist.- Early life and education :...
- Gurr, DonnaDonna GurrDonna-Marie Gurr, CM is a former backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. There she won the bronze medal in the 200m Backstroke. In 1976, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest achievement award, in a...
- Haddow, DonaldDonald HaddowDonald Haddow is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who was a member of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team that finished in eighth position at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Hayden, BrentBrent HaydenBrent Matthew Hayden is a Canadian swimmer.Hayden was born and raised in Mission, British Columbia and started swimming when he was five. In his youth, he earned a blackbelt in Isshin Ryu karate. He attended the University of British Columbia for one year...
- Hazel, ElizabethElizabeth HazelElizabeth Hazel is a former international backstroke swimmer who was born in the United Kingdom but competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There she finished in 25th position in the 200m Backstroke.-References:*...
- Higson, AllisonAllison HigsonAllison Higson now Allison Cavanaugh is a former international breaststroke and freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal with the Women's 4x100 Medley Relay Team at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, together with Andrea Nugent, Jane Kerr, and Lori Melien.At the 1986...
- Hodgson, GeorgeGeorge HodgsonGeorge Ritchie Hodgson was a Canadian swimmer of the early 20th century, and considered by many to be the greatest swimmer in Canadian history.He was born and died in Montreal....
- Howard, JulieJulie HowardJulie Howard is a former international butterfly and backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed at two consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain...
- Hurd, AndrewAndrew HurdAndrew Hurd is a Canadian freestyle swimmer. He began swimming at age eight and was a student at the University of Michigan. He won a gold medal on the world cup circuit in 2000 in Edmonton, Alberta in the 1500 m freestyle event...
- Jardin-Alexander, AnneAnne JardinAnne Jardin-Alexander is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won two bronze medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in her hometown Montreal....
- Johns, BrianBrian JohnsBrian Johns is an Olympic swimmer from Canada. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, he grew up in Richmond, British Columbia and trained with the Aquanauts and Racers swim clubs. He started swimming at age five. He is currently attending the University of British Columbia and is on the varsity swimming...
- Johnston, MarkMark Johnston (swimmer)Mark Johnston is a freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000. His best Olympic result was the fifth place in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay in Athens, Greece .- References :* *...
- Kasting, RobertRobert KastingRobert Kasting , but raised in Lethbridge, Alberta is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He won the bronze medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay, alongside Erik Fish, Bruce Robertson, and William Mahony...
- Kelly, JonJon Kelly (swimmer)Jon Kelly is a former international butterfly swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he finished in 7th position in the 200m Butterfly finals, and in twelfth place with the 400m Individual Medley...
- Kerr, JaneJane KerrJane Louise Kerr Thompson is a former college and international swimmer from Canada. Kerr was a butterfly and freestyle specialist who was an Olympic bronze medalist.Kerr was born in Mississauga, Ontario....
- Knabe, MorganMorgan KnabeMorgan Knabe is a breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000. His best Olympic results were a sixth place in the 100m Breaststroke, and with the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay in Sydney, Australia.He now coaches TAS...
- Legault, HuguesHugues LegaultHugues Legault is a male former freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in 39th place in the Men's 50m Freestyle. He is the older brother of swimmer Karine Legault, who competed at the 2000 Summer...
- Legault, KarineKarine LegaultKarine Legault is a retired female freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. There she ended up in 16th place in the women's 800m freestyle event, clocking 8:43.56 in the preliminary heats...
- Lupien, YannickYannick LupienYannick Lupien is a freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. His best Olympic result was the sixth place in the 4x100m Medley Relay in Sydney .-References:*...
- Mahony, William
- Mason, MichaelMichael Mason (swimmer)Michael Mason is a former international breaststroke swimmer, who was born in the United States. However, he competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 23rd position in the 200m Breaststroke.-References:* he was my friends uncle...
- McLellan, DavidDavid McLellan (swimmer)David McLellan is a former international freestyle swimmer in the long-distance events, who competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 23rd position in the 1500m Freestyle....
- Melien, LoriLori MelienLori Melien is a former international backstroke swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal with the Women's 4x100 Medley Relay Team at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, together with Andrea Nugent, Allison Higson and Jane Kerr.On her personal starts on the 100 and 200 metres...
- Mintenko, MikeMike MintenkoMichael Mintenko is a freestyle and butterfly Olympic swimmer from Canada.-External links:* * -References:...
- Murphy, SeanSean Murphy (swimmer)Sean Murphy is a former international backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for 6 years on the Canadian National Swimming Team including setting several National Records...
- Myden, CurtisCurtis MydenCurtis Allen Myden is a former international breaststroke and medley swimmer from Canada, who competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 . He won a total number of three medals at the Olympics, all of them bronze...
- Nicholls, LauraLaura NichollsLaura Nicholls is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada.She competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in 29th position in the 50 m freestyle...
- Noall, PatricaPatricia NoallPatricia Noall is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Nugent, AndreaAndrea NugentAndrea Nugent is a former international butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal with the Women's 4x100 Medley Relay Team at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, together with Allison Higson, Jane Kerr and Lori Melien.-References:*...
- O'Hare, TurloughTurlough O'HareTurlough O'Hare is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country: in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea and four years later, in Barcelona. His best Olympic result was the eighth place with the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team in 1988...
- Parenti, EddyEdward ParentiEdward Parenti is a former international freestyle and butterfly swimmer, who competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 26th place in the 200m Butterfly, in 27th place in the 400m Freestyle and in ninth place with the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team...
- Petelski, ChristinChristin PetelskiChristin Petelski is a former international breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Pierse, AnnamayAnnamay PierseAnnamay Pierse is a Canadian swimmer. She grew up in Edmonton, Alberta and currently attends the University of British Columbia and resides permanently in Vancouver, British Columbia....
- Pineau, JacintheJacinthe PineauJacinthe Pineau is a former international butterfly swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There she finished in 23rd position in the 200m Butterfly....
- Ponting, TomTom PontingThomas Harold Ponting is a former international butterfly swimmer from Canada, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984 in Los Angeles, California...
- Pound, DickDick PoundRichard William Duncan Pound, is a Canadian lawyer, partner of the law firm Stikeman Elliott, the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency based in Montreal, and former chancellor of McGill University...
- Robertson, Bruce
- Say, RickRick SayRichard Say is a 3-time Olympic and National Record holding swimmer from Canada. Say swam as a child for the Salmon Arm Sockeye Swim Club with his two brothers and two sisters. At the age of 18, he began attending the University of Victoria and started to swim seriously...
- Schwartz, AndreaAndrea SchwartzAndrea Schwartz is a former international butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in 15th position in the 200m Butterfly, and in 20th place in the 400m Freestyle...
- Shakespeare, ShannonShannon ShakespeareShannon Shakespeare is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at two consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in 17th position in the 200 m Freestyle...
- Simard, SophieSophie SimardSophie Simard is an international freestyle and butterfly swimmer, who competed for Canada at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she swam in the preliminary heats of the 4x200m Freestyle Relay, alongside Joanne Malar, Marianne Limpert, and Jessica Deglau. In the final she and...
- Smith-Wiber, BeckyBecky SmithBecky Smith-Wiber is a former international medley and butterfly swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the women's 400 m individual medley at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, behind teammate Cheryl Gibson...
- Smith, GrahamGraham Smith (swimmer)Graham Smith was a Canadian swimmer, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. He did so alongside Stephen Pickell, Clay Evans, and Gary MacDonald...
- Smith, ShannonShannon Smith (swimmer)Shannon Smith is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the women's 400 m freestyle at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec.-References:*...
- Stewart, CourtenayCourtenay StewartCourtenay Stewart is a Canadian synchronized swimmer, who won the silver medal in the women's duet at the 2003 Pan American Games alongside partner Fanny Létourneau. Her best finish at the 2003 world championships in Barcelona, Spain was a fourth place finish in the free routine combination...
- Stewart, MaryMary Stewart (swimmer)Mary Stewart-McIlwaine is a retired freestyle swimmer from Canada, who twice broke the world record in the women's 100m butterfly in the early 1960s. She represented her native country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1960 in Rome, Italy.-References:* * *...
- Stoody, KathleenKathleen StoodyKathleen Stoody is a breaststroke swimmer from Canada, who won two medals at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.-References:*...
- Sweetnam, NancyNancy SweetnamNancy Sweetnam is a former international medley swimmer from Canada, who competed at two consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain...
- Tanner, ElaineElaine TannerElaine Tanner-Watt, OC is a retired Canadian swimmer.-Career:Nicknamed "Mighty Mouse" partly because of her small stature and partly due to her competitive drive, Tanner had a large impact on Canadian swimming and is considered one of the top performers in the sport.During the 1966 Commonwealth...
- Taylor, HarryHarry Taylor (swimmer)Harry Taylor is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he finished in 19th position in the 1500m Freestyle....
- Tewksbury, MarkMark TewksburyMark Tewksbury, MSM is a Canadian former swimmer. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the 100 metres backstroke at the 1992 Summer Olympics...
- Topham, KristinKristin TophamKristin Louise Topham is a former international freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at two Summer Olympics: in the 1988 Seoul Games and in the 1992 Barcelona Games. Her best finish was a sixth place with the 4x100 Medley and Freestyle Relay.-External...
- Vandermeulen, GaryGary VandermeulenGary Vandermeulen is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Versfeld, MarkMark VersfeldMark Versfeld is a former backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native country from 1995 to 2001. At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia he finished in 25th position in the Men's 100m Backstroke. He won the same event and the 200m Backstroke two years earlier, at the 1998...
- Ward, DarrenDarren Ward (swimmer)Darren Ward is a former international freestyle swimmer, who was born in the United States and attended Sonora High school in La Habra California, but competed for Canada at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Wilkinson, JuliaJulia WilkinsonJulia Rose Wilkinson is a Canadian backstroke, medley, and freestyle swimmer. She was born in Stratford, Ontario.-2008 Olympics:...
- Wurzburger, DebraDebra WurzburgerDebra Joanne Wurzburger is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who competed for her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There she finished in ninth position in her only start, the 800m Freestyle.-External links:*...
China
- Hong QianQian Hong (swimmer)Qian Hong is a former butterfly swimmer from China and two-time Olympic medalist. Qian first won a bronze medal in the 100 m butterfly at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Four years later she captured gold in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.-References:*...
- Hu BinHu BinHu Bin was a Chinese swimmer specialising in the freestyle sprint events. He is best known for winning the silver medal at the inaugural 1993 FINA Short Course World Championships in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, behind Great Britain's Mark Foster.-References:*...
- Sun YangSun YangSun Yang is an Olympic and world-record-holding distance swimmer from China. He swam for China at the 2008 Olympics. At the 2010 Asian Games, he won the men's 1500m freestyle in an Asian Record; this swim and his two other medals at the Games were cited in his being named the Rookie of the Year...
- Qi Hui
- Luo XuejuanLuo XuejuanLuo Xuejuan is a female Chinese swimmer, who competed mostly in the breaststroke. She is a former World Record holder in swimming, and in some meet results she is listed as "LUO Xue Juan".-Career:...
- Yang Yu
- Yong ZhuangYong ZhuangZhuang Yong is a former freestyle swimmer from China, whose best performance was winning the gold medal in the 100 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. It meant China's first gold medal in swimming...
- Wenyi YangWenyi YangYang Wenyi is a former freestyle and backstroke swimmer from China, whose best performance was winning the gold medal in the 50 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain....
- Xiaomin Huang
Hong Kong
- Alex Fong Lik-SunAlex Fong Lik-SunAlex Fong Lik-san is a professional swimmer-turned-actor and singer based in Hong Kong, nicknamed "Little Flying Fish" for his swimming achievements. As of 2005, he holds several Hong Kong swimming records. He first represented Hong Kong at the age of 11. He also represented Hong Kong at the...
- Wilson, HannahHannah WilsonHannah Wilson is a Hong Kong amateur swimmer. She is a two-time Olympic swimmer for Hong Kong, having swam at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens and the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in the Water Cube in Beijing. She has won two career Universiade gold medals...
Colombia
- Becerra, CamiloCamilo BecerraCamilo Becerra is a three-time Olympic freestyle swimmer from Colombia. He swam from Colombia at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
- Bermúdez, AlejandroAlejandro BermúdezAlejandro Bermúdez Tamayo is a retired backstroke and medley swimmer from Colombia. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. His best result was the 13th place in the Men's 400 metres Individual Medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta,...
- Ceballos, IsabelIsabel CeballosIsabel Cristina Ceballos Rojas is a female breaststroke swimmer from Colombia, who twice represented her native country at the Summer Olympics; 1996 and 2000. Her best result was the 25th place in the women's 200 m breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-References:*...
- Duguet, PaolaPaola DuguetPaola Duran Duguet is a female freestyle swimmer from Colombia. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece for her South American country. There she ended up in 27th and 29th place .Duguet graduated from Harvard in 2009.-References:*...
- Jácome, FernandoFernando JácomeFernando José Jácome Clavijo is a freestyle swimmer from Colombia. He competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia for his native country. There he ended up in 47th place in the Men's 100m Freestyle, clocking 52.24 in the preliminary heats, and in 34th place in the Men's 200m...
- Martínez, GermánGermán Martínez (swimmer)Germán Elberto Martínez Díaz is a backstroke swimmer from Colombia who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia for his native country. There he ended up in 50th place in the Men's 100m Backstroke, clocking 59.94 in the preliminary heats.-References:*...
- Pinzón, OmarOmar PinzónOmar Andrés Pinzón García is a Colombian international swimmer. He competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece and 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Pinzón attended college in the United States, where he swam for the University of Florida.At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Pinzón finished...
- Restrepo, PabloPablo RestrepoPablo Restrepo is a former Colombian breaststroke swimmer. He competed for his native country at three consecutive Olympics . As of May 2009, his is the only Colombian to have ever to reach an Olympic swimming final...
Costa Rica
- Poll, ClaudiaClaudia PollClaudia Maria Poll Ahrens is an Olympic gold-medalist and National Record holding swimmer from Costa Rica. To date , she is Costa Rica's only gold-medalist, having won the country first gold Olympic medal at the 1996 Olympics in the 200 meter freestyle. Her sister, Silvia, won Costa Rica's first...
- Poll, Silvia
Croatia
- Banović, PetraPetra BanovicPetra Banović is a freestyle and medley swimmer from Croatia, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in Sydney 2000. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2004 as an honor student.-External links:*...
- Buljan, NenadNenad BuljanNenad Buljan is a freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who made his Olympic debut for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There he competed in the 400 m and 1500 m Freestyle, but was eliminated in the heats of both events.-External links:*...
- Čerenšek, IgorIgor CerenšekIgor Čerenšek is a freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who made his Olympic debut for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There he was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay, alongside Duje Draganja, Mario Delač and Ivan Mladina...
- Čač, KrešimirKrešimir CacKrešimir Čač is a butterfly and medley swimmer from Croatia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He retired from swimming in 2008....
- Delač, MarioMario DelacMario Delač is a freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who made his Olympic debut for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There he competed in the 200 m Freestyle, and as a member of the 4x100 m Freestyle Relay Team.-External links:*...
- Draganja, DujeDuje DraganjaDuje Draganja |Split]]) is a swimmer from Croatia who won the silver medal in the men's 50 meter freestyle at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece....
- Franičević, LovrencoLovrenco FranicevicLovrenco Franičević is a former butterfly swimmer from Croatia, who competed for his native country at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. There he was eliminated in the heats of the Men's 200 m Butterfly, with a time of 02:04.35....
- Galić, AnitaAnita GalicAnita Galić is a freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who made her Olympic debut for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-External links:*...
- Imprić, SašaSaša ImpricSaša Imprić is a medley swimmer from Croatia, who made his Olympic debut for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There he was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 400 m Individual Medley....
- Jovanović, SanjaSanja JovanovicSanja Jovanović is a female backstroke swimmer from Croatia, who made her Olympic debut for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There she competed in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke, where she finished in 17th and 13th position...
- Kanjer, MarijanMarijan KanjerMarijan Kanjer is a freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.-References:*...
- Kožulj, GordanGordan KožuljGordan Kožulj is a former backstroke swimmer from Croatia, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996....
- Marinović, SmiljanaSmiljana MarinovicSmiljana Marinović is a breaststroke swimmer from Croatia, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in Sydney 2000.-External links:*...
- Milošević, MilošMiloš MiloševicMiloš Milošević is a swimmer from Croatia. His best swimming discipline was butterfly stroke, but he also competed in freestyle and backstroke....
- Mladina, IvanIvan MladinaIvan Mladina is a freestyle swimmer from Croatia, who made his Olympic debut for his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. There he was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the Men's 100 m Butterfly, as well as in the 4x100 m Freestyle Relay...
- Rogulj, VanjaVanja RoguljVanja Rogulj is a 3-time Olympics breaststroke swimmer from Croatia. He swam for Croatia at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
- Strahija, MarkoMarko StrahijaMarko Strahija is a backstroke swimmer from Croatia, who competed at two Summer Olympics, starting in 1996....
Cuba
- Bent, NeisserNeisser BentNeisser S. Bent Vázquez is a former international backstroke swimmer from Cuba, who swam at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics...
- Falcón, RodolfoRodolfo FalconRodolfo A. Falcón Cabrera is a 3-time Olympic swimmer from Cuba, and has been called the country's best swimmer ever. Since 2006, he has been the country's National Commissioner for swimming....
Czech Republic
- Hlaváčková, IlonaIlona HlaváckováIlona Hlaváčková is a backstroke swimmer and Olympian from the Czech Republic. She competed at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics....
- Svoboda, KvětoslavKvetoslav SvobodaKvětoslav Svoboda is a freestyle swimmer from the Czech Republic, who won the silver medal in the 400m Freestyle at the 2002 FINA Short Course World Championships behind Australia's Grant Hackett. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in...
Denmark
- Carstensen, JacobJacob CarstensenJacob Carstensen is a former freestyle swimmer from Denmark, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He won the world title in the 400m Freestyle at the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships in Gothenburg.-References:*...
- Hveger, RagnhildRagnhild HvegerRagnhild Tove Hveger is a retired swimmer from Denmark, who won the silver medal in the women's 400 m freestyle at the 1936 Summer Olympics.-References:* *...
- Jacobsen, MetteMette JacobsenMette Jacobsen is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Denmark, who competed at five consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. Her final breakthrough came in 1995, when she won two titles at the European LC Championships in Vienna, Austria: in the 100 m...
- Jensen, DitteDitte JensenDitte Christiane Jensen is a former freestyle swimmer from Denmark, who represented her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Nielsen, BennyBenny NielsenBenny Leo Nielsen is a former butterfly swimmer from Denmark, who won the silver medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:* *...
- Nielsson, SusanneSusanne NielssonSusanne Schultz Nielsson is a former swimmer from Denmark, who won the bronze medal in the women's 100 metres breaststroke competition at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.-External links:*...
- Ørnstedt, LouiseLouise ØrnstedtLouise Ørnstedt was a Danish backstroke swimmer who competed at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.She retired from swimming in August 2007 due to persistent shoulder problems.-References:*...
- Puggaard, BeritBerit PuggaardBerit Raith Puggaard is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Denmark, who represented her native country at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. She also won the bronze medal at the 1997 European Championships in the 4x200m Freestyle, alongside Ditte Jensen, Britt Raaby, and Mette...
- Raaby, BrittBritt RaabyBritt Biltoft Raaby is a former freestyle swimmer from Denmark, who represented her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Skou, SophiaSophia SkouSophia Skou is a former butterfly swimmer from Denmark, who twice competed in the Summer Olympics for her native country: in 1996 and 2000....
- Sørensen, IngeInge SørensenInge Sørensen was a swimmer from Denmark, and the youngest known female Olympic Games medalist in an individual event. She won the bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke at the 1936 Summer Olympics at the age of 12 years and 24 days. She was born in Skovshoved, Gentofte and died in New...
Faroe Islands
- Joensen, PálPál JoensenPál Joensen is a Faroese elite swimmer. He was born in Vágur, Suðuroy, Faroe Islands. Pál is training in a short pool 25 m, because there is no 50 m pool in the Faroe Islands. Pál Joensen still lives in his hometown Vágur, and he is training with Susvim...
Finland
- Blomqvist, JanneJanne BlomqvistJanne Blomqvist is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Blomqvist competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain...
- Hagman, MiaMia HagmanMia Hagman is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her best result was a 14th place with the women's 4×100 m medley relay team at the 1996 Summer Olympics, alongside Minna Salmela, Anu...
- Hanski, VesaVesa HanskiVesa Hanski is a retired male butterfly swimmer from Finland, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992.-References:*...
- Hård, JereJere HårdJere Hård is a retired male freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Finland. He twice swam for his native country at the Olympics: in 2000 and 2004....
- Harmokivi, PaulaPaula HarmokiviPaula Harmokivi is a former freestyle swimmer from Finland, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in 16th place with the 4x100 Freestyle Relay Team, and in 18th and 33rd place on her personal starts, the 200m Freestyle and the 400m...
- Heikkilä, MarjaMarja HeikkiläMarja Heikkilä is a former freestyle swimmer from Finland, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in 16th place with the 4×100 m freestyle relay team, alongside Paula Harmokivi, Marja Pärssinen, and Minna Salmela.-References:*...
- Kasvio, AnttiAntti KasvioAntti Kasvio is a former freestyle swimmer from Finland who won the bronze medal in the 200 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Together with Jani Sievinen he was Finland's leading swimmer in the 1990s.At the 1993 European Swimming Championships in Sheffield, Kasvio...
- Koivisto, AnuAnu KoivistoAnu Elisa Koivisto is a retire female swimmer from Finland. She has multiple Finnish championships and records....
- Lehtinen, PetteriPetteri LehtinenPetteri Lehtinen is a retired medley swimmer from Finland. Lehtinen competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. His best result was a 12th place in the men's 400 m individual medley at the 1992 Summer Olympics in...
- Rajakylä, MattiMatti RajakyläMatti Rajakylä is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Finland. He has hold several Finnish national records in both long course and short course...
- Salmela, MinnaMinna SalmelaMinna Salmela is a retired female freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Salmela competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain...
- Seppälä, Hanna-Maria
- Sievinen, JaniJani SievinenJani Nikanor Sievinen is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Varonen, KalleKalle VaronenKalle Varonen is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Varonen competed for his native country at 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. His best result was a 12th place with the men's 4×100 metres freestyle relay team, alongside Jani Sievinen, Antti Kasvio, and Janne...
France
- Abrard, DavidDavid AbrardDavid Abrard is a retired butterfly swimmer from France, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Barnier, RomainRomain BarnierRomain Barnier is a freestyle swimmer from France, who won the bronze medal in the 100 m freestyle at the European Short Course Swimming Championships 2001. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 2000.-References:*...
- Bernard, AlainAlain BernardAlain Bernard is a French swimmer from Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône.Bernard won three medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics. After competing on the silver medal-winning French 4×100 m relay team, Bernard won the gold medal in the men's 100 m freestyle event.He held the same 100 m...
- Bordeau, ChristopheChristophe BordeauChristophe Bordeau is a retired butterfly and freestyle swimmer from France, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won two bronze medals in the early 1990s at the European Long Course Championships.-References:* *...
- Bousquet, FrédérickFrédérick BousquetFrédérick Bousquet is a freestyle and butterfly swimmer from France. He was the holder of the world record in the 50 m freestyle in a time of 20.94 in long course, set on April 26, 2009 at the final of the French Championships...
- Caron, StéphanStéphan CaronStéphan Caron, sometimes spelled Stéphane Caron, is a former freestyle swimmer from France.Caron won the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Summer Olympics twice in a row, starting in 1988. In 1985, he won the European title in the 100 m freestyle.-References:*...
- Croizon, PhilippePhilippe CroizonPhilippe Croizon is a French athlete and the first quadruple amputee to swim across the English Channel.- Accident :His amputations were required due to a severe electric shock accident which occurred in March 1994. At the time, Croizon was employed as a steelworker at Fonderie du Poitou, 26 years...
- Depickère, LudovicLudovic DepickèreLudovic Depickère is a retired magician and freestyle swimmer from France, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He was affiliated with a club called Dauphins Wattrelos....
- Duboscq, HuguesHugues DuboscqHugues Duboscq is an Olympic breaststroke swimmer from France. He swam for France at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics. He has won three Olympic bronze medals....
- Dufour, Simon
- Esposito, FranckFranck EspositoFranck Esposito is a former swimmer from France, who won the bronze medal in the 200 metres butterfly at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona...
- Faure, Karyn
- Figues, SolenneSolenne FiguèsSolenne Figuès is a French swimmer.Figuès represented France in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and the 2004 Athens Olympics. She won her first medal, a bronze, in 2000, in the 2000 European Swimming Championship in the 4×200 m freestyle relays...
- Fougeroud, Olivier
- Guillou, Laurence
- Gutzeit, BrunoBruno GutzeitBruno Gutzeit is a retired butterfly swimmer from France, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won three silver medals at the 1989 European Long Course Championships in Bonn, West Germany.-References:* *...
- Holderbach, David
- Iacono, FranckFranck IaconoFranck Iacono is a retired freestyle swimmer from France. He competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984. He was affiliated with the University of Alabama ....
- Journet, Laurent
- Kalfayan, ChristopheChristophe KalfayanChristophe Kalfayan is a retired male freestyle swimmer from France, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He twice won the silver medal in the men's 50 m freestyle at the European LC Championships : in 1993 and 1995.-References:*...
- Lacourt, CamilleCamille LacourtCamille Lacourt is a French backstroke swimmer. He was born in Narbonne, France.-2010:Lacourt collected 3 gold medal at the European Championships, Lacourt became European Champion in the 100 m backstroke before French compatriot Jérémy Stravius in a time of 52.11...
- Leblanc, David
- Louvrier, Pascaline
- Magnier, Christine
- Manaudou, LaureLaure ManaudouLaure Manaudou |Rhône]]) is a French Olympic, world and European champion swimmer. She is the daughter of a French father and a Dutch mother.- 2004 Olympics :...
- Maracineanu, RoxanaRoxana MaracineanuRoxana Maracineanu or Mărăcineanu is a Romanian-born French former backstroke swimmer. She won the silver medal in the 200 m backstroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia....
- Marchand, ChristopheChristophe MarchandChristophe Marchand is a retired freestyle swimmer from France. He competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. He twice claimed the gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in the men's 400 metres freestyle event.-References:*...
- Marchand, XavierXavier MarchandXavier Marchand is a former medley swimmer from France, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. He won his first international medal in 1997, at the European LC Championships in the 200 m individual medley behind Holland's...
- Marvingt, MarieMarie MarvingtMarie Marvingt was a French athlete, mountaineer, and aviator, and the most decorated woman in the history of France. She won numerous prizes for her sporting achievements and was the first woman to climb many of the peaks in the French and Swiss Alps...
- Metella, MaliaMalia MetellaMalia Metella is a French Olympic freestyle swimmer from French Guiana. She swam for France at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, winning a silver medal in 2004 in the women's 50 free....
- Neuville, Laurent
- Penicaud, CédricCédric PenicaudCédric Penicaud is a retired breaststroke swimmer from France, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He won a silver medal at the 1991 European Long Course Championships in Athens, Greece as a member of the French relay team in the men's 4×100 m...
- Plewinski, CatherineCatherine PlewinskiCatherine Plewinski is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer from France, who won two bronze medals at the Summer Olympics. She first did so in Seoul at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the 100 m freestyle...
- Popchanka, AlenaAlena PopchankaAlena Popchanka is a 4-time Olympic freestyle and butterfly swimmer originally from Belarus. She swam for Belarus at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics...
- Pou, Michel
- Prunier, Cécile
- Rostoucher, NicolasNicolas RostoucherNicolas Rostoucher is a freestyle and medley swimmer from France, who is on the French National Swimming Team since 2000. He has competed for his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000...
- Schott, FranckFranck SchottFranck Schott is a retired backstroke and freestyle swimmer from France, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won a bronze and a silver medal at the 1991 European Long Course Championships in Athens, Greece.-References:* *...
- Sicot, JulienJulien SicotJulien Sicot is a French Olympic freestyle swimmer. He swam for France at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and has been a member of the French national team since 1997....
- Supiot, Claire
Germany
- Almsick, Franziska vanFranziska van AlmsickFranziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen....
- Baltrusch, FrankFrank BaltruschFrank Baltrusch is a former backstroke swimmer from East Germany, who won the silver medal in the 200 m backstroke at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in a time of 1:59.60....
- Buschschulte, AntjeAntje BuschschulteAntje Buschschulte is a German swimmer. Her best disciplines are the short distance freestyle and backstroke races. Buschschulte swims for the sporting club SC Magdeburg. Up to now, she has won 24 German championships....
- Daßler, UweUwe DaßlerUwe Daßler , also spelled "Uwe Dassler", is a former middle- and long-distance freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won three medals for the GDR at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Conrad, LarsLars ConradLars Conrad is an Olympic and national record holding freestyle swimmer from Germany. He swam for Germany at 2000 and 2004 Olympics....
- Deibler, SteffenSteffen DeiblerSteffen Deibler, is a German swimmer from Biberach an der Riß. He is the current World record holder for the 50 m butterfly .- Development :...
- Driesen, SteffenSteffen DriesenSteffen Driesen is a backstroke swimmer from Germany, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, he won the silver medal in the 4x100 Medley Relay, alongside Lars Conrad, Jens Kruppa, and Thomas Rupprath.-External...
- Dubrovin, KonstantinKonstantin DubrovinKonstantin Dubrovin is a former freestyle swimmer, who represented Germany at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he swam in the preliminary heats of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay, which eventually won the bronze medal in the final.-References:*...
- Ender, KorneliaKornelia EnderKornelia Ender is a former East German swimmer who at the 1976 Summer Olympics became the first woman swimmer to win four gold medals at a single Olympic Games, all in world record times...
- Friedrich, HeikeHeike FriedrichHeike Friedrich is a former freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who won two medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Geißler, InesInes GeißlerInes Geißler is a former butterfly swimmer from East Germany, who won the gold medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union.-References:*...
- Geweniger, UteUte GewenigerUte Geweniger was a breaststroke and medley swimmer of the 1980s who was a leading member of the East German swimming team. She won two Olympic gold medals, in the 100 m breaststroke and 4×100 m medley relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, and set seven individual and two relay...
- Groß, Michael
- Halgasch, SebastianSebastian HalgaschSebastian Halgasch is a backstroke swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 50m Backstroke at the European SC Championships 1999 in Lisbon, Portugal...
- Hase, DagmarDagmar HaseDagmar Hase is a former German swimmer, specialised in the freestyle and backstroke. She won seven Olympic medals in her career, including a gold medal in the 400 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
- Henke, JanaJana HenkeJana Henke is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 800 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. She competed in three Summer Olympics for her native country....
- Hochstein, ErikErik HochsteinErik Hochstein is a former swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics. His father and two older brothers were into swimming so he started swimming competitively at age ten...
- Hoffmann, JörgJörg Hoffmann (swimmer)Jörg Hoffmann is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 1500 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain...
- Hunger, DanielaDaniela HungerDaniela Hunger is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who won two golden medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea: in the women's 200 m individual medley, and as a member of the women's 4×100 m freestyle team...
- Keller, ChristianChristian KellerChristian Keller . is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from Germany, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. Four years later the three-time European Junior Champion won the bronze medal with the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay...
- Kruppa, JensJens KruppaJens Kruppa is an international breaststroke swimmer from Germany, who won the silver medal in the 4×100 metres medley relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
- Kühl, PatrickPatrick KühlPatrick Kühl is a former medley swimmer from East Germany, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley for the GDR at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Lampe, OliverOliver LampeOliver Lampe is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Germany, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Liebs, AnnikaAnnika LiebsAnnika Liebs Lurz is an Olympic and former World Record-holding swimmer from Germany. She swam for her homeland at the 2008 Olympics....
- Lodziewski, SvenSven LodziewskiSven Lodziewski is a former freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics....
- Matthes, RolandRoland MatthesRoland Matthes is a German Olympic backstroke swimmer.-Swimming career:Roland Matthes is the most successful backstroke swimmer of all times. In a period of seven years he won all backstroke competitions he entered...
- Mehlhorn, AnnikaAnnika MehlhornAnnika Mehlhorn is a butterfly and medley swimmer from Germany who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She became European champion in the 200 m butterfly at the European Short Course Swimming Championships 2000 in Valencia...
- Meißner, KatrinKatrin MeißnerKatrin Meißner, last name alternatively spelled as "Meissner", is a former freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who won three medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Möhring, AnkeAnke MöhringAnke Möhring is a former freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. She was named Swimming World's European Swimmers of the Year in 1989.-References:*...
- Nord, KathleenKathleen NordKathleen Nord is a former butterfly and medley swimmer from East Germany, who won the gold medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:...
- Osygus, SimoneSimone OsygusSimone Osygus is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the Summer Olympics....
- Otto, KristinKristin OttoKristin Otto is a German Olympic swimming champion. She is most famous for being the first woman to win six gold medals, doing so at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games...
- Pinger, MarkMark PingerMark Pinger is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of two bronze medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics....
- Pollack, AndreaAndrea PollackAndrea Pollack is a former butterfly swimmer from East Germany, who won two gold medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada at age fifteen. She won individual 200 m butterfly and with the women's relay team in the 4×100 m medley...
- Richter, DirkDirk RichterDirk Richter is a former swimmer from East Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 freestyle medley twice during the Summer Olympics...
- Rupprath, ThomasThomas RupprathThomas Rupprath is an Olympic swimmer from Germany, who is nicknamed "The New Albatross". A specialist in the backstroke and butterfly, especially in short course, he held the world record for the 50 m backstroke with a time of 23.27 seconds set on 31 November 2002. This was broken by Robert...
- Schneider, PetraPetra SchneiderPetra Schneider is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from East Germany in the 1970s and 1980s....
- Sirch, CorneliaCornelia SirchCornelia Sirch is a former backstroke swimmer from East Germany, who won two bronze medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The 21-year-old triumphed in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke...
- Spanneberg, TorstenTorsten SpannebergTorsten Spanneberg is an Olympic medal winning German swimmer. He won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics and participated in the swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics. His trainer is Norbert Warnatzach and his club is S.G. Neukölln...
- Stellmach, ManuelaManuela StellmachManuela Stellmach is a former freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who was a member of the women's relay team that won the gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. At the same tournament she captured the bronze medal in the individual...
- Steffen, BrittaBritta SteffenBritta Steffen is a German swimmer who specializes in freestyle, who is the current holder of the world record in women's 50 and 100 metre freestyle....
- Stockbauer, HannahHannah StockbauerHannah Stockbauer is a German female athlete. She is active in swimming, and a five time world champion. In 2003 World Championships she won a gold medal at the 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m freestyle events...
- Strauß, Astrid
- Tauber, UlrikeUlrike TauberUlrike Tauber is a retired medley and butterfly swimmer from East Germany, who won the gold medal in the women's 400 m individual medley at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There she also captured the silver medal in the women's 200 m butterfly...
- Theloke, StevStev ThelokeStev Theloke is a professional swimmer from Germany, who won two bronze medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics...
- Tröger, ChristianChristian TrögerChristian-Alexander Tröger is a former swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of three bronze medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1992 alongside Mark Pinger, Dirk Richter, and Steffen Zesner.- References :* *...
- Völker, SandraSandra VölkerSandra Völker is a freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of three medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she made her second Olympic appearance, after her debut four years earlier in Barcelona, Spain...
- Warnecke, MarkMark WarneckeMark Warnecke is a German former breaststroke swimmer who, at age 35, won the world title in the 50 m breaststroke at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships in Montreal, Canada. That made him the oldest swimming world champion since 1971...
- Weigang, BirteBirte WeigangBirte Weigang is a former butterfly and backstroke swimmer from East Germany, who won three medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Zesner, SteffenSteffen ZesnerSteffen Zesner is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won a total number of four medals as a relay member at the Summer Olympics. His best result was a silver medal, on the 4×200 metres freestyle, alongside Uwe Dassler, Thomas Flemming, and Sven Lodziewski in Seoul, South Korea. He swam...
- Zimmermann, KatrinKatrin ZimmermannKatrin Zimmermann is a former backstroke swimmer from East Germany, who won the silver medal in the 200 m backstroke at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
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Hungary
- Cseh, LászlóLászló CsehLászló Cseh , is a four-time Olympic medalist Hungarian swimmer.-Personal:Cseh has competed in swimming from an early age, and has won numerous Hungarian swimming events. Cseh is coached by György Turi and Zoltán Nemes...
- Csépe, GabriellaGabriella CsépeGabriella Csépe is a former breaststroke swimmer from Hungary, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting at the 1988....
- Czene, AttilaAttila CzeneAttila Czene is a former medley swimmer from Hungary, who won the gold medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992.-References:**...
- Darnyi, TamásTamás DarnyiTamás Darnyi is a Hungarian retired male swimmer. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest medley swimmers in history. He won four gold medals at two Olympic Games and was unbeaten in the individual medley events from 1985 until his retirement in 1993...
- Deutsch, TamásTamás DeutschTamás Deutsch is a former backstroke swimmer from Hungary, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. He won a bronze medal over 200 m at the 1995 FINA Short Course World Championships.Deutsch was part of the California Convertible Club from 1992...
- Egerszegi, KrisztinaKrisztina EgerszegiKrisztina Egerszegi is a Hungarian former world record holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the modern era...
- Flaskay, MihályMihály FlaskayMihály Flaskay is a breaststroke swimmer from Hungary, who was a silver medallist in the 50 m breaststroke at the 2002 European Swimming Championships. In the following year he captured bronze in the same event at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain.Flaskay studied at...
- Gáspár, ZsoltZsolt GáspárZsolt Gáspár is a butterfly swimmer from Hungary, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 2000. He has ties to the United States by going to the University of South Carolina in his mid twenties, breaking several records while training for the...
- Güttler, KárolyKároly GüttlerKároly Güttler is a former breaststroker from Hungary, who represented his native country at four consecutive Olympics, beginning with the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and ending with the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
- Gyurta, DánielDániel GyurtaDániel Gyurta is a Hungarian swimmer and former Olympic record holder in the 200m breaststroke set on August 12, 2008...
- Hajós, AlfrédAlfréd HajósAlfréd Hajós was a Hungarian swimmer and architect. He was the first modern Olympic swimming champion and the first Olympic champion of Hungary.-Biography:...
- Halmay, ZoltánZoltán HalmayZoltán Halmay was a Hungarian Olympic swimmer. He competed in four Olympics , winning the following medals:* 1900: silver , bronze * 1904: gold...
- Horváth, PéterPéter HorváthPéter Horváth is a former butterfly swimmer from Hungary, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992.-References:*...
- Kovács, ÁgnesÁgnes KovácsÁgnes Kovács is a former Hungarian swimmer. She won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney in 200 m breaststroke....
- Novák-Gerard, ÉvaÉva Novák-GerardÉva Novák-Gerard is a former swimmer from Hungary, and the younger sister of Ilona Novák, who was also a famous swimmer for her native country....
- Risztov, ÉvaÉva RisztovÉva Risztov is a Hungarian female swimmer.She won four silver medals at the 2002 European Aquatics Championships and three silver medals at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships...
- Rózsa, NorbertNorbert RózsaNorbert Rózsa is a former breaststroker from Hungary, who competed at three consecutive Olympics, beginning with the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona...
- Szabados, Béla
- Szabó, JózsefJózsef SzabóJózsef Szabó is a former breaststroker from Hungary, who won the gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:**...
- Szilágyi, ZoltánZoltán SzilágyiZoltán Szilágyi is a former freestyle swimmer from Hungary, who competed in the 1988 1992 2000 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
- Zubor, AttilaAttila ZuborAttila Zubor is a former freestyle swimmer from Hungary, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He was trained by the Tamás Széchy, who coached Tamás Darnyi among others....
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Iceland
- Arnarson, ÖrnÖrn ArnarsonÖrn Arnarson is a backstroke swimmer from Iceland, who won his first major title in 1998 at the European SC Championships in Sheffield. There he captured the title in the 200 m backstroke....
- Sveinsson, Jakob JóhannJakob Jóhann SveinssonJakob Sveinsson is a 3-time Olympic swimmer from Iceland who started swimming for S.C. Ægir in 1991. He swam for Iceland at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
Ireland
- Fitzsimons, David
- Smith (Smith de Bruin), MichelleMichelle SmithMichelle Smith is a retired Irish swimmer and practising Irish barrister. She was a triple gold medallist at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, for the 400 m individual medley, 400 m freestyle and 200 m individual medley...
Israel
- Alexeev, VadimVadim AlexeevVadim Alexeev is a retired world-class Soviet/Israeli Olympic breaststroke swimmer. Alexeev was born in Almaty, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union. He is Jewish, and emigrated to Israel in 1992. He speaks Russian.-Career:...
- Bichman, AdiAdi BichmanAdi Maia Bichman is an Israeli former Olympic swimmer.She participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where she swam in the 400m and 800m freestyle, as well as the 400m medley. She attended Rice University on an athletic scholarship.-References:...
- Bruck, YoavYoav BruckYoav Bruck is a former swimmer from Israel, who competed in three Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992....
- Gath, YoavYoav GathYoav Gath is a backstroke swimmer from Israel, who represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-References:*...
- Halika, MichaelMichael HalikaMichael Halika is a former medley swimmer from Israel, who competed in three events at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia as a member of the Israeli swimming team....
- Haspel, JudithJudith HaspelJudith Deutsch-Haspel, born Judith Deutsch was a swimming champion who held every Austrian women's middle and long distance freestyle record in 1935....
- Kutler, DanDan KutlerDan Kutler is a former butterfly swimmer, who was born in the United States, and swam for Israel in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He lived in Santa Clara, California, and immigrated to Israel in 1994...
- Manziola, AlexeiAlexei ManziolaAlexei Manziola is a former Israeli swimmer, currently residing in Russia.Manziola a member of Israel's swimming team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, competing in the Men's 4x100 meter Freestyle Relay...
Italy
- Battistelli, StefanoStefano BattistelliStefano Battistelli is a former backstroke and medley swimmer from Italy, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics , and won a bronze medal at each appearance....
- Boggiatto, AlessioAlessio BoggiattoAlessio Boggiatto is an Italian medley swimmer.Born at Moncalieri, Boggiatto is specialized in 400 m medley, he won several European Championship and one World Championship medals...
- Brembilla, EmilianoEmiliano BrembillaEmiliano Brembilla is a freestyle swimmer from Italy, who won the bronze medal with the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece...
- Calligaris, NovellaNovella CalligarisNovella Calligaris is an Italian retired swimmer, and the first Italian swimmer to win an Olympic medal in swimming....
- Fioravanti, DomenicoDomenico FioravantiDomenico Fioravanti is a retired Italian competitive swimmer who won two gold medals in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.- Career :Domenico Fioravanti was born at Novara, Piedmont....
- Formentini, MarcoMarco Formentini (swimmer)Marco Formentini is a male freestyle swimmer from Italy. He also competes in the open water swimming, winning a silver and a bronze medal at the World Aquatics Championships....
- Franceschi, GiovanniGiovanni FranceschiGiovanni Franceschi is an Italian medley swimmer who won two gold medals at European Championships in 1983. He was nicknamed Long John. He represented Italy in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980....
- Guarducci, MarcelloMarcello GuarducciMarcello Guarducci is an Italian former freestyle swimmer.Guarducci won several gold medals in different editions of the Mediterranean Games.Guarducci participated in three Olympics Games editions reaching finals...
- Lamberti, GiorgioGiorgio Lamberti-Early life:Lamberti was born in Brescia, Lombardy.At six, he was advised to begin swimming to improve his light physique.-Career:At 17, in 1986, he won the first of his six Italian championships...
- Magnini, FilippoFilippo MagniniFilippo Magnini is an Italian swimmer, who was two times 100 m freestyle world champion.-Biography:Magnini was born in Pesaro, Marche....
- Merisi, EmanueleEmanuele MerisiEmanuele Merisi is an Italian former professional swimmer, specialized in backstroke, who won a bronze medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics.- Career :Merisi was born in Treviglio, province of Bergamo ....
- Pellegrini, FedericaFederica PellegriniFederica Pellegrini is an Italian swimmer. A native of Mirano, in the province of Venice, she is currently the women's 200 m freestyle and 400 m freestyle world record holder...
- Rosolino, MassimilianoMassimiliano Rosolino-Biography:Born in Naples of an Italian father, Salvatore, and Australian mother, Carolyn, he moved to Australia at the age of three, coming back to Italy at six. Rosolino declared about his beginnings as a swimmer:...
- Rummolo, DavideDavide RummoloDavide Rummolo is an Italian swimmer who won the bronze medal in the 200 metres breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics. In 2002 he became the European champion in the 200 m breaststroke.-References:*...
Japan
- Goto, ToruToru Gotowas a freestyle swimmer from Japan, who represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There he won a silver medal as a member of the 4x200m freestyle relay team, alongside Yoshihiro Hamaguchi, Hiroshi Suzuki and Teijiro Tanikawa....
- Hamaguchi, YoshihiroYoshihiro Hamaguchiwas a Japanese freestyle swimmer.He represented Japan at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There, he won a silver medal as a member of the 4x200 m freestyle relay team, alongside Toru Goto, Hiroshi Suzuki and Teijiro Tanikawa...
- Hashizume, ShiroShiro Hashizume. He won the silver medal in the men's 1500m freestyle at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. He broke the world record in the same event on August 16, 1949, clocking 18:35.7...
- Imoto, NaokoNaoko ImotoNaoko Imoto is a former freestyle swimmer from Japan, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in fourth place in the 4x200m freestyle relay, alongside Aiko Miyake, Eri Yamanoi, and Suzu Chiba.-References:*...
- Ishimoto, TakashiTakashi Ishimotowas a butterfly swimmer from Japan. He won the silver medal in the men's 200 m butterfly at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. In the late 1950s, he broke the world record in the men's 100m butterfly several times.-References:*...
- Iwasaki, KyokoKyoko Iwasakiis a retired swimmer from Japan. She won the gold medal in the 200 metres breaststroke at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. She was at age of 14 years and 6 days when she got the medal.- External links :*...
- Kitajima, KosukeKosuke Kitajimais a Japanese multiple Olympic gold medalist breaststroke swimmer. He won gold medals for the men's 100 m and 200 m breaststroke at both the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics.-Major achievements:...
- Matsuda, TakeshiTakeshi Matsudais a Japanese Olympic and Asian and National Record holding swimmer. He swam for Japan at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. At the latter event, he won a bronze medal in the men's 200m long course butterfly in an Asian Record of 1:52.97; in doing so, he also set the Japanese Record in the event...
- Minamoto, SumikaSumika Minamotois a former freestyle swimmer from Japan, who won the bronze medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Her winning teammates in that race were Mai Nakamura, Junko Onishi, and Masami Tanaka. She competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996.-...
- Miyake, AikoAiko Miyakeis a former freestyle swimmer from Japan. She competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There, she finished in fourth place in the 4x20 0m freestyle relay, alongside Eri Yamanoi, Naoko Imoto, and Suzu Chiba...
- Morita, TomomiTomomi Moritais a backstroke swimmer from Japan. He represented his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There, he won two bronze medals in the 100 m backstroke and as a member of the 4x100 m medley relay team.-References:* *...
- Nakamura, MaiMai Nakamurais a former backstroke swimmer from Japan. At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Nakamura won the silver medal in the 100m Backstroke and a bronze medal as part of the Women's Relay Team for the 4x100 Medley.-References:* *...
- Nakao, MikiMiki Nakaois a former backstroke swimmer from Japan, who won the bronze medal in the 200m Backstroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-References:* *...
- Okumura, YoshihiroYoshihiro Okumurais a Japanese international swimmer, competing in the freestyle. He won the bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay. A year earlier, at the 2003 Summer Universiade, he won the title in the Men's 200m Freestyle....
- Onishi, JunkoJunko Onishi (swimmer)is a former butterfly swimmer from Japan, who won the bronze medal in the 4x100 m medley relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Her winning teammates in that race were Mai Nakamura, Masami Tanaka, and Sumika Minamoto.-References:* *...
- Shibata, AiAi Shibatais a Japanese swimmer. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won the gold medal in the 800 meter freestyle race and became the first ever female gold medalist for Japan in a freestyle event....
- Suzuki, DaichiDaichi Suzukiis a retired Japanese backstroke swimmer. He won a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.In the early 1980s, Suzuki was a budding high school swimmer in his native country...
- Suzuki, HiroshiHiroshi Suzuki (swimmer)was a freestyle swimmer from Japan. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, he represented Japan winning two silver medals: one in the individual 100m freestyle and the other as a member of the 4x200m freestyle relay team.-References:*...
- Taguchi, NobutakaNobutaka Taguchiis an Olympic gold medalist for Japan in swimming.In 1972, he won Japan's first Olympic swimming gold medal since 1956. Japan dominated the 1932 and 1936 Olympics and won the breaststroke crown in 1928, 1932, 1936 and 1956 Olympic Games despite three radical rule changes that completely changed...
- Tajima, YasukoYasuko Tajimais a former medley swimmer from Japan. She won the silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-References:* *...
- Tanaka, MasamiMasami Tanakais a former breaststroke swimmer from Japan. She won the bronze medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Her winning teammates in that race were Mai Nakamura, Junko Onishi, and Sumika Minamoto. She competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in...
- Tanikawa, TeijiroTeijiro Tanikawawas a freestyle swimmer from Japan. He competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, and earned a silver medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay team with teammates Toru Goto, Hiroshi Suzuki and Yoshihiro Hamaguchi.-References:*...
- Yamanaka, TsuyoshiTsuyoshi Yamanakais a Japanese freestyle swimmer. He never won an Olympic gold medal, but he has won four silver medals.In college in the U.S. at the University of Southern California, he broke the 200 m Freestyle World Record three times in less than two months .In addition to his numerous Japanese records,...
- Yamanoi, EriEri Yamanoiis a former freestyle swimmer from Japan, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in fourth place in the 4x200m freestyle relay, alongside Aiko Miyake, Naoko Imoto, and Suzu Chiba....
- Yamamoto, Takashi
Kenya
- Dunford, JasonJason DunfordJason Edward Dunford is a swimmer from Kenya. He is predominantly a butterfly and freestyle sprinter. He has won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, Universiade, All-Africa Games and African Championships, and reached finals at Olympics, World Championships and Short Course World Championships....
- Dunford, DavidDavid DunfordDavid Harvey Dunford is a swimmer from Kenya who specializes in sprint freestyle. He is an African champion, Commonwealth Games finalist and the second Kenyan swimmer in history to qualify for the Olympics Games...
Lithuania
- Andrijauskas, Paulius
- Beiga, Nerijus
- Binevičius, SauliusSaulius BineviciusSaulius Binevičius is a 3-time Olympic freestyle swimmer from Lithuania. He swam for Lithuania at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics.-References:...
- Bružas, Mindaugas
- Dautartas, EdvinasEdvinas DautartasEdvinas Dautartas is a swimmer from Lithuania. He participated in the 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics. National records holder....
- Raminta Dvariškytė
- Gimbutis, RolandasRolandas GimbutisRolandas Gimbutis is a swimmer from Lithuania. He participated in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics. National records holder.-References:...
- Grigalionis, DariusDarius GrigalionisDarius Grigalionis is a backstroke swimmer from Lithuania, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He was born in the city of Panevėžys. A student of the Kaunas University of Technology, he had been a scholarship holder with the Olympic...
- Janušaitis, VytautasVytautas JanušaitisVytautas Janušaitis is an Olympic swimmer from Lithuania, who represented his home country at the 2004 and 2008 Games.He has swam at every edition of the SC Europeans from 2004-'08....
- Ladavičiūtė, JūratėJurate LadaviciuteJūratė Ladavičiūtė is a female freestyle swimmer from Lithuania, and the youngest member of the national squad competing at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. As the only women she participated in the 50m and 100m Freestyle. In both events she didn't reach the final.-References:*...
- Mažuolis, RaimundasRaimundas MažuolisRaimundas Mažuolis is a former freestyle swimmer from Lithuania.He competed in the 100 metre freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, finishing second in the B final in a time of 50.13 seconds...
- Rugilė Mileišytė
- Minvydas Packevičius
- Laura Petrutytė
- Savickas, ArūnasArunas SavickasArūnas Savickas is a retired freestyle swimmer from Lithuania, who was the oldest member of the national squad competing at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He competed in the men's 200 m freestyle and 200 m backstroke. In both individual events he did not reach the final...
- Pavel Suskov
- Šalčius, Rimvydas
- Špokas, Mindaugas
- Titenis, GiedriusGiedrius TitenisGiedrius Titenis is a swimmer from Lithuania. He participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics and won bronze in the 2009 World Aquatics Championships, tying Australia's Christian Sprenger.-External links:*...
- Valaitis, Aurimas
- Viktoravičius, Paulius
- Želvienė, Dita
Luxembourg
- De Prins, AlwinAlwin de PrinsAlwin de Prins is a former competitive swimmer who represented Luxembourg. Born in Dendermonde, Belgium, he first represented Luxembourg in 1995 at the European Championships in Vienna....
Malaysia
- Mydin, Abdul MalikAbdul Malik MydinDato Abdul Malik Mydin is a Malaysian solo long-distance swimmer, hailing from Penang. He was notable as the first Malaysian and Southeast Asian to swim across the English Channel on August 3, 2003, successfully completing the journey in 17 hours and 42 minutes.-Athletic career:Abdul Malik was a...
Malta
- Chetcuti, AndrewAndrew ChetcutiAndrew Chetcuti , is a Maltese freestyle and butterfly swimmer specialising in short course events. He holds 5 individual national records, and 2 in relays.- Personal life :...
Mexico
- Gaja, GabrielaGabriela GajaGabriela Gaja Cover is a retired female butterfly swimmer from Mexico. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There, she ended up in 17th place in the Women's 4x100m Medley Relay event, alongside Heike Koerner , Ana Mendoza , and Laura Sánchez...
- González, ErikaErika GonzálezErika González Haydee is a retired female freestyle swimmer from Mexico. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Her best result there was 25th place in the Women's 800m Freestyle event.-References:*...
- González, RodrigoRodrigo González (swimmer)Rodrigo González Sesma is a retired freestyle swimmer from Mexico. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Seoul, South Korea . He won the bronze medal in the Men's 100m Freestyle at the 1991 Pan American Games.-References:*...
- Koerner, HeikeHeike KoernerHeike Koerner Romo is a retired female backstroke swimmer from Mexico. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There she ended up in 17th place in the Women's 4x100m Medley Relay event, alongside Ana Mendoza , Gabriela Gaja , and Laura Sánchez...
- Mendoza, AnaAna MendozaAna Mendoza Velasco is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Mexico. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There, she ended up in 17th place in the Women's 4x100m Medley Relay event, alongside Heike Koerner , Gabriela Gaja , and Laura Sánchez...
- Muñoz, FelipeFelipe MuñozFelipe Muñoz Kapamas is an Olympic champion breaststroke swimmer from Mexico, and as of 2008, is the President of the Mexican Olympic Committee...
- Sánchez, LauraLaura Sánchez (swimmer)Laura Sánchez Rodríguez is a retired female freestyle swimmer from Mexico. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Her best result there was the 17th place in the Women's 4x100m Medley Relay event, alongside Heike Koerner , Ana Mendoza , and Gabriela...
Netherlands
- Aggele, Robin vanRobin van AggeleRobin van Aggele is an Olympic and national-record-holding swimmer from the Netherlands who is the most all-round Dutch swimmer since Marcel Wouda....
- Bentum, Conny vanConny van BentumCornelia van Bentum is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1980...
- Bergsma, BertBert BergsmaAlbert Bergsma is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There he was eliminated as a member of the Dutch relay teams, in the 4x100m and the 4x200m Freestyle.-References:*...
- Beumer, ToosToos BeumerCatharina Johanna Beumer is a Dutch swimmer. She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 metres freestyle relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Her team mates in that race, clocked in 4:12.0, were Pauline van der Wildt, Erica Terpstra and Winnie van Weerdenburg...
- Brienesse, KarinKarin BrienesseKarin Brienesse is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. There she won the silver medal with the Dutch 4×100 m freestyle relay team, behind East Germany...
- Brigitha, EnithEnith BrigithaEnith Sijtje Maria Brigitha was one of Holland's leading swimmers in the 1970s, who represented the Netherlands twice at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 . She won two bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, in the women's 100 m and 200 m freestyle...
- Bruijn, Inge deInge de BruijnInge de Bruijn is a Dutch former swimmer. She was a four-time Olympic champion and a former world record holder.-Biography:De Bruijn was born in Barendrecht, South Holland, and tried several sports before settling with swimming....
- Bulten, KiraKira BultenKira Bulten is a former breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There she was eliminated in the heats of the 100 m and 200 m breaststroke...
- Bunschoten, HansjeHansje BunschotenHansje Bunschoten is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
- Buys, FriekeFrieke BuysJohanna Friederike Buys is a retired butterfly swimmer from the Netherlands, who represented her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There she was eliminated in the semi finals of the women's 100m butterfly, and in the heats of the women's 200m butterfly...
- Dekker, IngeInge DekkerInge Dekker is a butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch women's 4×100 m freestyle relay team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She did so alongside Inge de Bruijn, Marleen Veldhuis and Chantal Groot...
- Dijk, Edith vanEdith van DijkEdith van Dijk is a Dutch swimmer and 6-fold world champion. She is Holland's most successful open water swimmer and long distance swimmer, whose career started in 1990 taking part in the Dutch IJsselmeermarathon...
- Driebergen, NickNick DriebergenNick Driebergen is a Dutch Swimmer who is specialized in backstroke. He currently holds national long course records in all backstroke events and in the 4×100 medley relay. At short course he holds the national record in 50 and 100 m backstroke and in the 4×50 medley relay...
- Drost, FrankFrank DrostFrank Willem Drost is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984....
- Drost, PeterPeter DrostPeter Willem Drost is a former freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980...
- Dybiona, PatrickPatrick DybionaPatrick Stefan Bernard Dybiona is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Edelijn, DianeDiane EdelijnDiane Hendrina Edelijn is a former backstroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There she finished in eighth position in the 100m Backstroke, while she was eliminated in the third heat of the 200m Backstroke...
- Elzerman, EllenEllen ElzermanEllen Louise Elzerman is a former backstroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There she was eliminated in the heats of the 100 m and 200 m backstroke...
- Elzerman, HansHans ElzermanHans Elzerman is an Olympic swimmer from the Netherlands, and as of early 2011 is now a national swimming coach for the Netherlands...
- Elzerman, HenkHenk ElzermanHenk Elzerman is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There he was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 400m and 1500m Freestyle. As a member of the Dutch Relay Team he finished in sixth position ...
- Elzerman, JosienJosien ElzermanJosina Alida Elzerman is a former freestyle and breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
- Geurts, CarlaCarla GeurtsCarla Geurts is a former freestyle swimmer who competed at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, and the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia for the Netherlands. Geurts won three silver medals during her career at the European Swimming Championships...
- Groen, AnnemarieAnnemarie GroenAnnemarie Groen is a former backstroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
- Groot, ChantalChantal GrootChantal Groot is a butterfly and freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who has represented her country in many international championships since 1999...
- Hamburg, Roger vanRoger van HamburgRoger van Hamburg is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his home country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There he was eliminated in the heats of the 400m Individual Medley, and as a member in the 4x100m and the 4x200m Freestyle Relay...
- Heemskerk, FemkeFemke HeemskerkFrederike Johanna Maria "Femke" Heemskerk is a Dutch swimmer who mainly specializes in freestyle, but also has a strong backstroke and medley....
- Heukels, BettyBetty HeukelsElisabeth Anna Heukels is a retired medley swimmer from The Netherlands, who finished in sixth place in the 400m Individual Medley at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She is married to former water polo player Hans Wouda, who competed for Holland at the 1968 and the 1972 Summer...
- Holst, EwoutEwout HolstEwout Holst is a Dutch former freestyle and butterfly swimmer.Holst's early years were spent abroad, travelling with his family to the various postings his father was given as a government official...
- Hoogenband, Pieter van denPieter van den HoogenbandPieter Cornelis Ruud Martijn van den Hoogenband is a Dutch former swimmer and a triple Olympic champion.-Personal life:...
- Janssen, MartineMartine JanssenMartine Stephanie Janssen is a former breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There she was eliminated in the heats of the 100m and 200m Breaststroke.-References:*...
- Jong, Reggie deReggie de JongRegina Constance de Jong is a former freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the in 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union....
- Keizer, JorisJoris KeizerJoris Gerhard Keizer is a retired butterfly swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. There he was eliminated in the semi finals of the 100m Butterfly, and finished in fourth place with the Men's...
- Kenkhuis, JohanJohan KenkhuisJohan Kenkhuis is an Olympic medal winning Dutch swimmer.From a young age, Kenkhuis had a strong interest in swimming. In 1998, he won gold medals in both the 100 meter and 200 meter freestyle events in the European Junior Championships...
- Klooster, Ton vanTon van KloosterAnton Willem van Klooster is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There he was eliminated in the heats of the 400m and 1500m Freestyle...
- Kok, AdaAda KokAagje Kok is a former swimmer who ranked among the world's best in the butterfly stroke category during the 1960s....
- Kroes, HansHans KroesHans Kroes is a former freestyle and backstroke swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. His best individual result in Los Angeles, California was the eighth place in the 100 m backstroke .-References:*...
- Kromowidjojo, RanomiRanomi KromowidjojoRanomi Kromowidjojo is a Dutch swimmer who mainly specializes in freestyle but also has potential in backstroke and butterfly events. As part of the Dutch team, she holds the world records in the 4×50 m and 4×200 m freestyle relays on short course , and 4×100 m freestyle relay on long course...
- Kuipers, BennoBenno KuipersBenno Gerrit Valentijn Kuipers is a former breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands. Kuipers competed for his native country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Lagerberg, TinekeTineke LagerbergCatharina Bernadetta Jacoba Lagerberg is a retired Dutch swimmer in the freestyle, who won the bronze medal in the 400 metres freestyle at the 1960 Summer Olympics in a time of 4:56.9. With the 4×100 m medley relay team, Lagerberg finished fourth at the same competition...
- Lassooy, GerdaGerda LassooyGerarda Hendrica Maria Lassooy is a former medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There she was eliminated in the heats of the 200m and 400m Individual Medley.-References:*...
- Lijesen, RobertRobert LijesenRobert Lijesen is a Dutch Swimmer, who is specialized in the 50 and 100 m freestyle. He is currently trained by former world champion Marcel Wouda at the same club as multiple olympic champion Pieter van den Hoogenband...
- Maas, AnneliesAnnelies MaasAnnelies Maas is a former freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1976....
- Mastenbroek, RieRie MastenbroekHendrika "Rie" Wilhelmina Mastenbroek was a Dutch swimmer and a triple Olympic champion.-Biography:...
- Mazereeuw, WijdaWijda MazereeuwWijda Mazereeuw is a retired medley and breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands.Mazereeuw represented her native country twice at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 , but the highlight of her career was at the 1975 World Aquatics Championships in Cali, Colombia, where she won silver medals at...
- Mensonides, WiegerWieger MensonidesWieger Emile Mensonides is a former Dutch swimmer, who won the bronze medal in the 200 Metres Breaststroke at the 1960 Summer Olympics. For forty years he was the only Dutch swimmer to have won an Olympic medal...
- Moes, LindaLinda MoesLinda Moes is a former breaststroke swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
- Muis, MarianneMarianne MuisMarianne Muis is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. There she won the silver medal with the Dutch women's 4×100 m freestyle relay team, behind East Germany...
- Muis, MildredMildred MuisMildred Muis is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. There she won the silver medal with the Dutch women's 4×100 m freestyle relay team, behind East Germany...
- Ouden, Willy denWilly den OudenWillemijntje "Willy" den Ouden was a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who held the world record for the 100 m freestyle swimming for nearly 23 years, from 1933 to 1956....
- Penterman, HennieHennie PentermanHendrika Penterman is a former medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. There she was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 200m and 400m Individual Medley...
- Plaats, Diana van derDiana van der PlaatsAdriana van der Plaats is a former freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. There she won the silver medal with the Dutch 4×100 m freestyle relay team, behind East Germany, after swimming in the...
- Prijdekker, PeterPeter PrijdekkerPeter Cornelis Prijdekker is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There he was eliminated in the heats of the 200m Freestyle, and as a startswimmer in the 4x100m and the 4x200m Freestyle...
- Reijers, DesiDesi ReijersDirkje Johanna Reijers is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
- Riet, Alie teAlie te RietAlice te Riet is a former breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There she was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 100 m Breaststroke, clocking 1:18.79 , and the same in the 200 m...
- Rijnders, AnkeAnke RijndersAnthonia Marie Rijnders is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. As a member of the Dutch relay teams she finished in fifth place, both in the 4×100m medley and the 4×100m freestyle...
- Rover, Jolanda deJolanda de RoverJolanda de Rover is a former backstroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who won the gold medal on the 200 backstroke at the 1984 Olympics. In total she won 12 long-course Dutch national titles between 1980-1987. De Rover retired after the 1988 Summer Olympics in South Korea.-References:*...
- Schoutsen, BobBob SchoutsenBob Schoutsen is a former backstroke swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1968. His best individual result in Mexico City, Mexico was the sixth place in the 100m backstroke .-References:*...
- Selbach, JopieJopie SelbachJohanna "Jopie" Katarina Selbach was a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands. At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany she won the gold medal in the women's 4×100 m freestyle relay, alongside Willy den Ouden, Rie Mastenbroek and Tini Wagner.She was born in Haarlem and died in...
- Senff, NidaNida SenffDina Willemina Jacoba Senff was a swimmer from the Netherlands, who won the 100 metres backstroke at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. She did so after missing a turning point, went back to push the wall and still managed to win the race, at the expense of her teammate Rie Mastenbroek...
- Smit, MinoucheMinouche SmitMinouche Smit is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Spoel, Martin van derMartin van der SpoelMartin Michel van der Spoel is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in tenth place in the 200m Individual Medley, and in fifth and seventh position with the Men's...
- Staveren, Petra vanPetra van StaverenPetronella Grietje van Staveren is a former swimmer from The Netherlands, who won the gold medal in the 100 meter breaststroke at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:*...
- Stokkers, PatriciaPatricia StokkersPatricia Stokkers is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she finished in sixth position with the 4×200 m freestyle relay, alongside Carla Geurts, Minouche Smit, and Kirsten Vlieghuis...
- Terpstra, EricaErica TerpstraErica Georgine Terpstra is a retired Dutch freestyle swimmer, theosopher, sports journalist, state secretary and member of parliament. Between late 2003 and 18 May 2010 she was chairperson of the NOC*NSF...
- Termeulen, HannieHannie TermeulenJohanna Maria Termeulen was a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who won three medals at the Summer Olympics...
- Valkengoed, Jolijn vanJolijn van ValkengoedJolijn van Valkengoed is a Dutch Swimmer, who is mainly specialized in breaststroke. She is currently training in her hometown Lelystad together with her younger brother Thijs. At the age of 24 she made her international debut at the European Championships 2006 in Budapest...
- Valkengoed, Thijs vanThijs van ValkengoedThijs Maarten van Valkengoed is a breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing...
- Veldhuis, MarleenMarleen VeldhuisMagdalena Johanna Maria Veldhuis is a professional swimmer from the Netherlands. She is world record holder in 4 events . Veldhuis has won 6 world championships gold medals and 20 European championships gold medals...
- Velsen, Wilma vanWilma van VelsenMargot Wilhelmina Teunisje van Velsen is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who twice competed for her native country at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union.There she won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay, alongside Conny...
- Velthoven, Bas vanBas van VelthovenBas van Velthoven is a Dutch Swimmer who specializes in freestyle. He is currently training in Amsterdam together with Nick Driebergen, Femke Heemskerk and Chantal Groot with coach Martin Truijens...
- Vermaat, MarianneMarianne VermaatMarianne Vermaat is a former backstroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There she was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100m Backstroke, clocking 1:09.11 .-References:*...
- Verschuren, SebastiaanSebastiaan VerschurenSebastiaan Verschuren is an Dutch long-distance freestyle swimmer.-Swimming career:After competing in the European Junior Swimming Championships in 2005 and 2006 Verschuren made his international senior debut at the 2006 European Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary with an 19th position in...
- Verstappen, AnnemarieAnnemarie VerstappenAnna Maria Theodora Petra Verstappen is a former freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who won a total number of three medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.In 1982 she became world champion in the 200 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Ecuador...
- Vlieghuis, KirstenKirsten VlieghuisKirsten Vlieghuis is a former freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who won two bronze medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Vliet, Nel vanNel van VlietPetronella van Vliet was a breaststroke swimmer from the Netherlands, who represented her native country at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. There she won the gold medal in the women's 200 m breaststroke.-References:...
- Voskes, EllesElles VoskesElles Voskes is a former freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
- Wagner, TiniTini WagnerCatharina "Tini" Wilhelmina Wagner was a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who represented her native country at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.She was born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland....
- Weerdenburg, Winnie vanWinnie van WeerdenburgWilhelmina van Weerdenburg was a Dutch swimmer. Born in The Hague, she won the bronze medal in the 4x100 metres Freestyle Relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Her team mates in that race, clocked in 4:12,0, were Toos Beumer, Erica Terpstra and Pauline van der Wildt...
- Wildeboer, OlafOlaf WildeboerOlaf Wildeboer Faber is a freestyle swimmer. He is of Dutch origin. His parents, both born and raised in Netherlands, moved to Spain in 1978, and settled in Sabadell....
- Wildt, Pauline van derPauline van der WildtPaulina Jacoba van der Wildt was a Dutch swimmer who won the bronze medal in the 4x100 metres Freestyle Relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Her teammates in that race, who clocked in at 4:12, were Toos Beumer, Erica Terpstra and Winnie van Weerdenburg.-References:* *...
- Wouda, MarcelMarcel WoudaMarcel Reinier Wouda is a former Dutch swimmer, who became Holland's first world champion when he won the world title in the 200 m individual medley at the FINA 1998 World Aquatics Championships in Perth, Australia...
- Zastrow, MitjaMitja ZastrowMitja Kolia Zastrow is a Dutch swimmer and an Olympic medalist. Originally from Germany, Zastrow was born and raised in Wuppertal, near Düsseldorf. He became a naturalized Dutch citizen in July 2003, after a conflict with the German Swimming Association...
- Zwering, Klaas-ErikKlaas-Erik ZweringKlaas-Erik Zwering is a former Dutch swimmer and an Olympic medalist. He is currently studying MBO entrepreneurship as he trained in Eindhoven with the PSV Eindhoven swim club...
New Zealand
- Burmester, MossMoss BurmesterMoss James Burmester is a New Zealand swimmer. His specialist event is the 200m butterfly in which he holds the Commonwealth record of 1:54.35 set at the 2008 Summer Olympics...
- Gibson, CameronCameron GibsonCameron Gibson is a New Zealand swimming competitor. He won a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in a time of 2:00.72 minutes....
- Herring, MarkMarc HerringMarc Herring is a Multimedia Artist and the CEO-Executive Producer of , an international communications, design and production agency. Marc's clients have included: Live Earth / Washington DC with Al Gore, Yahoo! Inc., The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, SFMOMA, The Smithsonian Institution, ILM /...
- Kent, DeanDean KentDean Kent is a 3-time Olympic swimmer from New Zealand. He represented New Zealand at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympics.At the 2004 Olympics, he set the New Zealand Records in the 200 and 400 IMs...
- Loader, DanyonDanyon LoaderDanyon Loader ONZM is an Olympic champion, former World Record holding swimmer from New Zealand, based in Dunedin...
- Simcic, Anna
- Norfolk, HelenHelen NorfolkHelen Norfolk is a New Zealand swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal with Lauren Boyle, Alison Fitch and Melissa Ingram in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games....
- Swanepoel, CorneyCorney SwanepoelCorney Swanepoel is a butterfly swimmer from New Zealand. He swam for New Zealand at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
Norway
- Dalby, IreneIrene DalbyIrene Karine Dalby is a former international swimmer from Norway, who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s...
- Dale Oen, AlexanderAlexander Dale OenAlexander Dale Oen is a Norwegian swimmer. He represents the club Vestkantsvømmerne. Dale Oen's gold at the 2008 European Championships made him the first Norwegian male to win a medal at a major international long course championship.Oen got his international breakthrough in 2005, placing seventh...
- Gundersen, Gunnar
- Hetland, AleksanderAleksander HetlandAleksander Hetland is a Norwegian swimmer. Hetland, who represents Bærumssvømmerne, has his strength in the medley events....
Peru
- Alvizuri, AlejandroAlejandro AlvizuriAlejandro Luis Alvisuri Mack is a retired backstroke swimmer from Peru, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 . His biggest success was winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1987 Pan American Games. He currently works...
- Horning, KarenKaren HorningKaren Horning is a former female breaststroke swimmer, who swam for Peru at the 1988 Summer Olympics.At the Games, she finished in 28th and in 24th place , setting the nation record latter . As of late 2009, it still stands as the Peru Record.-References:...
- Velásquez ClaudiaClaudia VelásquezClaudia Silvana Velásquez Ponzoni is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Peru. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. She finished in 39th and in 37th place .-References:*...
Poland
- Baranowska, KatarzynaKatarzyna BaranowskaKatarzyna Baranowska is an Olympic swimmer from Poland who specializes in the individual medley. She swam for Poland at the 2008 Summer Olympics....
- Cwalina, KrzysztofKrzysztof CwalinaKrzysztof Cwalina is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Poland. He competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, finishing in eighteenth place in the men's fifty-meter freestyle event.-References:*...
- Czopek, AgnieszkaAgnieszka CzopekAgnieszka Czopek is a Polish swimmer and Olympic medalist. She competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, winning a bronze medal in 400 metre individual medley.-References:...
- Jędrzejczak, OtyliaOtylia JedrzejczakOtylia Jędrzejczak is a Polish swimmer. She is the Olympic champion from Athens 2004 in the 200 metre butterfly. She finished 4th in this event in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She also swam in a third Olympiad, at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. In Athens 2004 she also silvered in...
- Kizierowski, BartoszBartosz KizierowskiBartłomiej Kizierowski is a freestyle swimmer from Poland, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996....
- Korzeniowski, Paweł
- Kuczko, Sławomir
- Pęczak, AlicjaAlicja PeczakAlicja Pęczak is a retired breaststroke and medley swimmer from Poland, who has competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country: in 1992 and 1996. A member of AZS-AWF Gdańsk she is best known for winning several medals at the FINA Short Course World Championships.-References:*...
- Podkościelny, MariuszMariusz PodkoscielnyMariusz Podkościelny is a former freestyle swimmer from Poland, who twice competed at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. Since 2003, he was a swimming coach for the University of Miami. He is currently coaching and teaching history at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale,...
- Sawrymowicz, MateuszMateusz SawrymowiczMateusz Sawrymowicz is a Polish swimmer who specializes in the 1500 m freestyle. Having won in Melbourne in 2007 he became the first person to beat Grant Hackett at the 1500 m in the World Championships for 10 years...
- Siembida, MariuszMariusz SiembidaMariusz Siembida is a retired backstroke swimmer from Poland, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 ....
- Szukała, Rafał
- Wojdat, ArturArtur WojdatArtur Wojdat is a former international swimmer from Poland, who won the bronze medal in the men's 400 metres freestyle at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Four years later he also competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.-References:*...
Puerto Rico
- Berrocal, CarlosCarlos BerrocalCarlos Berrocal is a former backstroke and freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Canada....
- Busquets, RicardoRicardo BusquetsRicardo J. Busquets Healy is a former freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico.A student of the University of Tennessee, Busquets is the only Puerto Rico swimmer to ever medal at the World Championships...
- Canales, Fernando J.Fernando J. CanalesFernando J. Canales is a former freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico and swimming coach. Up until the Beijing Olympics in 2008, he was the Head Assistant Coach for Men's Swimming & Diving at his Alma Mater, The University of Michigan, and also for the USA National Championship Team, Club Wolverine,...
- Gatinchi, OrlandoOrlando GatinchiOrlando Gatinchi is a retired male breaststroke and freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Canada, aged nineteen....
- Livingston, AndrewAndrew LivingstonAndrew Joseph Livingston is a butterfly stroke swimmer from the United States, who competed for Puerto Rico at the 2000 Summer Olympics and at the 2004 Summer Olympics....
- Pérez, ArnaldoArnaldo PérezArnaldo Pérez is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Canada, aged seventeen....
Romania
- Bădiţă, CezarCezar BaditaCezar Bădiţă is an international medley swimmer from Romania, who represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that tournament, at the 2000 European Aquatics Championships in Helsinki, Finland, he won the silver medal at the 200 m individual...
- Butacu, NicolaeNicolae ButacuNicolae Butacu is a retired freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Romania, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for winning two silver medals at the 1996 European SC Championships in Rostock.-References:* *...
- Caslaru-Coada, BeatriceBeatrice CaslaruBeatrice Căslaru-Coadă is a former medley swimmer from Romania, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1996...
- Coman, DragoşDragos ComanDragoş Coman is an international freestyle swimmer from Romania, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 in Sydney, Australia....
- Diaconescu, IoanaIoana DiaconescuIoana Lorena Diaconescu is a former freestyle swimmer from Romania, who repesented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2000, at the European LC Championships in Helsinki, Finland, she was on the women's relay team, that won the gold medal...
- Gherghel, IoanIoan GherghelIoan Gherghel is an Olympic butterfly swimmer from Romania. He swam for Romania at three consecutive Olympics: 2000, 2004 and 2008....
- Herea, FlorinaFlorina HereaFlorina Carmen Herea is a Romanian freestyle swimmer who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Ivan, NicolaeNicolae IvanNicolae Ivan is a retired freestyle swimmer from Romania, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the 1996 European SC Championships in Rostock.-References:* *...
- Mocanu, Diana
- Lung, NoemiNoemi LungNoemi Lung Zaharia is a former butterfly and medley swimmer from Romania, who won two medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea: the silver in the 400 m individual medley, and the bronze in the 200 m individual medley...
- Păduraru, SimonaSimona PaduraruSimona Păduraru is an international freestyle swimmer from Romania, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 in Sydney, Australia...
- Potec, Camelia
- Udroiu, RalucaRaluca UdroiuRaluca Antonia Udroiu is an international freestyle swimmer from Romania, who represented her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
Russia
- Belitz-Geiman, SemyonSemyon Belits-GeimanSemyon Viktorovich Belits-Geiman is a former Soviet freestyle swimmer. He set a world record in the 800-meter freestyle, and won two Olympic medals.-Early life:Belits-Geiman is Jewish, and was born in Moscow...
- Komarova, StanislavaStanislava KomarovaStanislava Stanislavovna Komarova is a Russian swimmer. She won the silver medal in the 200 m backstroke at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Komarova is one of the few modern swimmers who competes without goggles....
- Kulikov, VladislavVladislav KulikovVladislav Kulikov is a former butterfly swimmer from Russia, who won the bronze medal in the men's 200 m butterfly at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He also competed at the Barcelona Games , as a member of the Unified Team....
- Lagunov, EvgenyEvgeny LagunovYevgeny Alexandrovich Lagunov, first name sometimes spelled "Evgeny" is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won the bronze medal in the 100 m freestyle at the European Short Course Swimming Championships 2005 in Triest, Italy. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his native...
- Pankratov, DenisDenis PankratovDenis Pankratov is a retired Russian butterfly swimmer of the 1990s, who was best known for winning the butterfly double at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA in a unique style. His 100 m butterfly triumph is particularly remembered for his swimming over 25 m of the first lap...
- Pimankov, DenisDenis PimankovDenis Sergeyevich Pimankov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won several medals as a member of the freestyle relay team during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996.-External links:* *...
- Polyakov, AnatolyAnatoly PolyakovAnatoly Sergeyevich Polyakov is a butterfly swimmer from Russia, who won a bronze in the men's 200 metres butterfly event at the 2004 European Championships in Madrid, Spain. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000.-References:* *...
- Popov, AlexanderAlexander Popov (swimmer)Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov ; is a Russian former Olympic gold-winning swimmer, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprint freestyle swimmers of all time.-Career:Born in Lesnoy, Sverdlovsk Oblast , Popov began swimming at age 8 at...
- Prigoda, GennadiyGennadiy PrigodaGennadiy Prigoda is a former freestyle swimmer from Russia, who competed twice at the Summer Olympics first for the Soviet Union in 1988, and then for the Unified Team in 1992....
- Prilukov, Yuri
- Sadovyi, YevgenyYevgeny SadovyiYevgeny Viktorovich Sadovyi is a retired Russian freestyle swimmer who won three gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics at Barcelona and was subsequently chosen by Swimming World magazine as the Male World Swimmer of the Year.-Career:...
- Salnikov, VladimirVladimir SalnikovVladimir Valeryevich Salnikov is a Russian former swimmer who competed for the USSR and set 12 world records in the 400-meter, 800-meter, and 1,500-meter freestyle. Nicknamed a "monster in the waves", he was the first man to swim under fifteen minutes in the 1500-meter freestyle...
- Selkov, VladimirVladimir SelkovVladimir Selkov is a former backstroke swimmer from Russia, who won a total number of three silver medals at the Summer Olympics. His only individual medal came at his debut, at the Barcelona Games in 1992, in the 200 m backstroke.-References:* *...
- Sloudnov, RomanRoman SloudnovRoman Andreyevich Sloudnov is a Russian swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 100 m breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics...
- Sutyagina, Natalya
- Verevka, OxanaOxana VerevkaOksana Aleksandrovna Verevka is a retired medley swimmer from Russia. She twice competed at the Summer Olympics , and is best known for winning the gold medal in the women's 200 m individual medley at the 1997 European Championships ....
- Vyatchanin, ArkadyArkady VyatchaninArkady Arkadyevich Vyatchanin is an Russian backstroke swimmer. Vyatchanin has lived and trained in Taganrog since 1999 and is a student of the South Federal University...
Serbia
- Čavić, MiloradMilorad CavicMilorad Čavić is an American-born Serbian swimmer.-Swimming career:...
- Higl, NađaNađa HiglNađa Higl is a Serbian swimmer...
- Lenđer, Ivan
- Marković, VladanVladan MarkovicVladan Marković is a Serbian swimmer also considered to be one of the country's all-time best. He is the current president of PK Zlatni Delfin, a swimming club from Belgrade and is a University of Belgrade alumni since 2001.Marković represented his country at three different Summer Olympics...
- Najdanovski, MiroslavaMiroslava NajdanovskiMiroslava Najdanovski is a 2-time Serbian Olympic swimmer.Najdanovski represented Serbia and Montenegro at the 2004 Summer Olympics. At only 16 years of age, she was the youngest member of the Serbo-Montenegrin delegation and also one of the youngest athletes to compete at the 2004 Summer Olympics...
- Silađi, ČabaCsaba SzilágyiCsaba Szilágyi is a Serbian swimmer of Hungarian origin. Siladji mainly competes in the breaststroke.- Career :Szilágyi finished elementary school and gymnasium in Bečej. He began to practice swimming since 1997, and until 2004 he also trained water polo alongside...
- Siljevski, RadovanRadovan SiljevskiRadovan Siljevski is a Serbian swimmer who competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing for his native country...
- Stjepanović, VelimirVelimir StjepanovićVelimir Stjepanović is a Serbian swimmer, member of Swimming club Partizan....
Singapore
- Chay, MarkMark ChayMark Chay Jung Jun is a Singaporean swimmer who has represented the Republic in amongst others, the SEA Games and Summer Olympics. His international swimming career began at the 1997 SEA Games, and stretched all the way till the 2005 SEA Games...
- Gary, Tan Lee YuTan Lee Yu GaryTan Lee Yu Gary is a swimmer from Singapore who holds several national swimming records in Singapore.-Achievements:On 7 December 2003 at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam Gary won the Men 200 LC Meters Medley with the time of 02:05.94 which is a record in Singapore.On 24 June 2005 at the 1st...
- Koh, Desmond
- Li, TaoTao LiTao Li is a China-born Singaporean competitive swimmer specializing in the backstroke and butterfly stroke.A Singapore Sports School student, Tao has represented Singapore at the Southeast Asian Games and Asian Games and holds several national records...
- Siong, Ang PengAng Peng SiongAng Peng Siong is a swimmer from Singapore, who once held the world no.1 ranking in the 50 m freestyle.-Biography:Ang was taught to swim at the age of five by his father Ang Teck Bee, who competed in judo at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo...
- Teo, NicoletteNicolette TeoNicolette Teo Wei-min is a Singaporean swimmer who specializes in breaststroke.-High school:Nicolette was a former student at Methodist Girls' School in Singapore. Nicolette represented Mission Viejo High School in the California Interscholastic Federation's swimming tournament...
- Tjin, Thum PingThum Ping TjinThum Ping Tjin , better known as PJ, is the first Singaporean to swim the English Channel. He is also the first Oxford University graduate student to do so. He was a member of the Singapore national swimming team and has represented Singapore at every level, including the 1996 Summer Olympics in...
- Yeo, JoscelinJoscelin YeoJoscelin Yeo Wei Ling is a Nominated Member of Parliament and a former competitive swimmer from Singapore. Yeo won 40 gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games, as well as represented the Republic in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Summer Olympics...
Slovakia
- Moravcová, MartinaMartina MoravcováMartina Moravcová is a medley, butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Slovakia. She made her international swimming debut in 1991 for Czechoslovakia, and has gone on to compete in five consecutive Summer Olympics...
- Križko, ĽubošLuboš KrižkoĽuboš Križko is an Olympic swimmer from Trenčín, Slovakia who competes in men's 100 meter backstroke. He finished 13th at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and tied for 27th at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens....
Slovenia
- Babič, LavraLavra BabicLavra Babič is a freestyle swimmer from Slovenia, who participated for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-References:**...
- Bučar, JureJure BucarJure Bučar is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. He represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 .-References:*...
- Godec, JernejJernej GodecJernej Godec is a freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China....
- Godina, TanjaTanja GodinaTanja Godina is a retired female backstroke swimmer from Slovenia. She was the only woman in the Slovenian Swimming Squad at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, and also the youngest member .-References:*...
- Isakovič, SaraSara IsakovicSara Isakovič is a freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. She spent much of her childhood in Dubai. Isakovič was a member of the Žito Gorenjka Radovljica Swimming Club from Radovljica, Slovenia and trained under the supervision of coach Miha Potočnik.Isakovič competed for Slovenia at the 2004 Summer...
- Kejžar, AlenkaAlenka KejžarAlenka Kejžar is an Olympic class swimmer. She was born February 15, 1979 in Kranj, Slovenia. Kejžar attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She was a Golden Key member....
- Kejžar, NatašaNataša KejžarNataša Kejžar is an olympic swimmer, born October 14, 1976 in Jesenice, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She studied at Faculty of Computer and Information Science, Ljubljana and achieved her PhD degree in Statistics in 2007. She is...
- Klinar, AnjaAnja KlinarAnja Klinar is a butterfly and medley swimmer from Slovenia, who participated for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-References:***...
- Kozelj, MatjažMatjaž KozeljMatjaž Kozelj is a retired male butterfly swimmer from Slovenia. He was a member of the Slovenian Swimming Squad at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, and competed in two individual events: 100m and 200m butterfly.-References:*...
- Mankoč, PeterPeter MankocPeter Mankoč is one of the best Slovenian swimmers of all time and one of the most successful short course European Championship swimmers in the history of the event.- Personal :...
- Majcen, IgorIgor MajcenIgor Majcen is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. He is a three-time Olympian, making his debut in 1988 for FR Yugoslavia....
- Majcen, NaceNace MajcenNace Majcen is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. He represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, competing in two individual events . He later started a career in marathon swimming, competing for instance at the 1998 World Aquatics...
- Markič, MatjažMatjaž MarkičMatjaž Markič is a male breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia, who won the gold medal in the men's 50 m breaststroke event at the 2008 European SC Championships in Rijeka. He represented his native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China, finishing in 24th place in the men's 100 m...
- Medvešek, BlažBlaž MedvešekBlaž Medvešek is a former backstroke swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country of Slovenia at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece as well as at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
- Milenkovič, MarkoMarko MilenkovicMarko Milenkovič is a retired male medley and backstroke swimmer from Slovenia, who twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 2000 and 2004.-References:*...
- Šparovec, MetkaMetka ŠparovecMetka Šparovec is a retired female freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Slovenia. She represented her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where she did not reach the final in her two individual starts .Šparovec was named Slovenian Sportswoman of the year in 1999, after...
- Strel, MartinMartin StrelMartin Strel in Mokronog, SFR Yugoslavia, is a legendary Slovenian long-distance swimmer, best known for swimming the entire length of various rivers. Strel holds successive Guinness World Records for swimming the Danube river, the Mississippi River, the Yangtze River, and the Amazon River....
- Tahirovič, EmilEmil TahirovicEmil Tahirovič is an Olympic breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia. He swam for Slovenia at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.He swam for Slovenia at:*Olympics: 2000, 2004*Mediterranean Games: 2005, 2009...
- Zdešar, BojanBojan ZdešarBojan Zdešar is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He swam in the long-distance swimming events.-References:*...
South Africa
- Brukman, JillJill BrukmanJill Brukman is a former backstroke and medley swimmer from South Africa. She competed for her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, swimming a total number of four events. Brukman didn't reach the final in any of those starts.-References:*...
- Dedekind, BrendonBrendon DedekindBrendon Dedekind . He won an international championship gold medal in the 50 m freestyle at the 1999 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. Nicknamed Skinny Man, he competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996, when he was a finalist in the 50 m...
- Fairlie Anne
- Ferns, LyndonLyndon FernsLyndon Ferns is a retired Olympic gold-medalist and former world record swimmer from South Africa. He swam for South Africa at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
- Godfrey, George
- Harrison JoanJoan Harrison (swimmer)Joan Harrison is a South African swimmer and Olympic champion. She competed at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where she won the gold medal in the women's 100 m backstroke event.-Awards:...
- Heyns, Penelope
- Kriel, MarianneMarianne KrielMarianne Kriel is a former backstroke and freestyle swimmer from South Africa, who won the bronze medal in the 100 m backstroke at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Loots, MandyMandy LootsMandy Loots is an Olympic and national-record-holding swimmer from South Africa. She swam for South Africa at the 1996, 2000 and 2008 Olympics....
- Muir, KarenKaren MuirKaren Muir is a former competitive swimmer from South Africa. On August 10, 1965, aged 12 years, 10 months, and 25 days, she became the youngest person to break a sporting world record in any discipline when she swam the 110 yards backstroke in 1m 08.7s at the ASA National Junior...
- Nash, Barbara
- Neethling, RykRyk NeethlingRyk Neethling is a South African swimmer. He won an Olympic gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He is the former joint owner of the 4×100 m freestyle relay world record and holds several South African records...
- Parkin, TerenceTerence ParkinTerence Parkin is a deaf swimmer from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 200 metres breaststroke...
- Parks, Jon Jon
- Schoeman, Roland MarkRoland Mark SchoemanRoland Mark Schoeman is a South African swimmer and a member of the 2004 Olympic Games swimming team for South Africa.He is the current World record holder in the short-course 50 meters freestyle, with a time of 20.30 seconds.-Career:...
- Skinner, JontyJonty SkinnerJohn Alexander Skinner and matriculated from Selborne College in East London, is a former South African swimmer turned national American swim coach.- Swimming career :...
- Townsend, DarianDarian TownsendDarian Roy Townsend is a college and international swimmer from South Africa who is an Olympic gold medalist.Townsend was born in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa....
- Williams, PeterPeter Williams (swimmer)Peter Rowan Williams is a South African former swimmer who set a world record in the 50 metre freestyle. He placed third in the 50 metre freestyle at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, and fourth at the 1992 Summer Olympics...
- Wittstock, Charlene
- Zandberg, Johannes
Spain
- Ballester, José Luis
- Belén Palomo, AnaAna Belén PalomoAna Belén Palomo Jiménez is a freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. In both tournaments she was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 50 m freestyle.-References:*...
- Becerra, LourdesLourdes BecerraLourdes Becerra Portero is a former medley and breaststroke swimmer, who competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona...
- Belmonte, MireiaMireia Belmonte GarciaMireia Belmonte García is a Spanish medley, freestyle and butterfly swimmer. In 2006 she was the Junior World Champion in 400 m freestyle and 400 m individual mmedley, and the Junior European Champion in 200 m freestyle and 400 m individual medley...
- Benavides, JuanJuan BenavidesJuan Benavides Hermosilla is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. There he finished in 30th and 33rd position in the 50m and 100m Freestyle.-References:*...
- Caballero, Melissa
- Capdevila, MarcMarc CapdevilaMarc Capdevila Pons is a former breaststroke swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in 15th position in the 100m Breaststroke.-References:...
- Cerón, BlancaBlanca CerónBlanca Cerón Perín is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 50 m freestyle, and the 4x100 m freestyle relay.-References:*...
- Edo, TeoTeo EdoTeo Edo Farre is a long-distance freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. There he finished in 24th position in the 1500m Freestyle...
- Esparza, ItziarItziar EsparzaItziar Esparza Pallarés is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. On both occasions she didn't reach the final in the 400m and 800m Freestyle.-References:*...
- Fernández, JoaquínJoaquín FernándezJoaquín Fernández Corredor is a former medley and breaststroke swimmer from Spain. He competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
- Franco, BarbaraBarbara FrancoBárbara Andrea Franco Solana is a former Spanish swimmer who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She won the gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the European Short Course Swimming Championships 1996 in Rostock...
- Franco, ClaudiaClaudia FrancoClaudia Franco Solana , also known as Claudia Franco Walsh, is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1992.Franco was born in Madrid, Spain....
- Garabatos, SusannaSusanna GarabatosSusana Garabatos Rodríguez is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 4x100m Freestyle Relay, alongside Blanca Cerón, Fátima Madrid, and Claudia...
- García, MireiaMireia GarcíaMireia García Sánchez is a former butterfly swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that tournament she won the bronze medal in the women's 200 m butterfly at the 2000 European Aquatics Championships in Helsinki,...
- Hviid, FrederikFrederik HviidFrederik Carlo Hviid Köhler is a former long-distance freestyle and medley swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. In the late 1990s he won several medals in the international short course events...
- López, SergioSergio López MiróSergio López Miró is a former international top swimmer from Spain, who won the bronze medal in the 200 meters breaststroke at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul....
- López-Zubero, DavidDavid López-ZuberoDavid López-Zubero Purcell is a former college an international swimmer who competed in three Summer Olympics and won an Olympic bronze medal in 1980...
- López-Zubero, MartinMartin López-ZuberoMartín López-Zubero Purcell , also known as Martin Zubero, is a former college and international swimmer who was an Olympic gold medalist. López-Zubero was born in the United States, swam in international competition for Spain, and holds dual Spanish-American citizenship.- Family background...
- Lorente, EduardoEduardo LorenteEduardo Lorente Ginesta is a freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. The sprinter won the gold medal in the 50m Freestyle at the European SC Championships 2006 in Helsinki, Finland.-References:*...
- Madrid, FátimaFátima MadridFátima Madrid Calancha is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There she was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 4x100m Freestyle Relay, alongside Blanca Cerón, Susanna Garabatos, and Claudia...
- Grano de Oro, Alex
- María, IvetteIvette MaríaIvette María Tato is a former backstroke swimmer from Spain, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia for her native country. In the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center she finished in 23rd place in the 200 m Backstroke...
- Meca, DavidDavid MecaDavid Meca Medina is a long distance swimmer from Spain, who has swum from mainland Spain to Ibiza among his exploits. He won gold at the 2005 FINA World Championships in Montreal for the men's open water 25 km.Meca took silver in the 5 km event at the 2000 World Championships in Hawaii...
- Muñoz, RafaRafael Muñoz (swimmer)Rafael Muñoz Pérez is an Olympic swimmer from Spain. He competed for the Spanish Olympic team at the 2008 Olympic Games....
- Noriega, JavierJavier NoriegaJavier Noriega Sanz is an Olympic-level freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Spain. He swam for his native country at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
- Olay, MaríaMaría OlayMaría Olay García is a former breaststroke swimmer from Spain, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia for her native country...
- Ortega, DavidDavid OrtegaDavid Ortega Pitarch is a freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Spain, who competed for his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that event he won the 100 m backstroke at the 2000 European Aquatics Championships in Helsinki, Finland.-References:*...
- Palomo, Ana BelenAna Belén PalomoAna Belén Palomo Jiménez is a freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. In both tournaments she was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the 50 m freestyle.-References:*...
- Parera, SilviaSilvia PareraSilvia Parera Carrau is a former medley and breaststroke swimmer from Spain, who competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea....
- Peláez, MaríaMaría PelaezMaría Peláez Navarrete is a former butterfly swimmer from Spain, who competed at five consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1992...
- Pérez, Jorge
- Pérez, SaraSara PérezSara Pérez Sala is a female breaststroke swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.- References :*...
- Perez-Morano, Miguel
- Piñera, EvaEva PiñeraEva Piñera Piñera is a former backstroke swimmer from Spain, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia for her native country. In the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center she finished in 20th place in the 100 m Backstroke, and in 15th position with the Women's Team in the 4x100 m Medley...
- Arantxa RamoscRamos, Arantxa
- Ramos, CarlosCarlos RamosCarlos Ramos Fra is a Spanish former swimmer from Burela, Lugo. He competed for his native country at the European LC Championships 1997 in Seville, Spain.-References:...
- Rivera, Marco
- Roca, Laura
- Rouba, TatianaTatiana RoubaTatiana Rouba Beniarz is a female freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There she was a member of the three women's relay teams. In 2002 she won the silver medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay at the European...
- Sánchez, Jorge
- Villaécija, Erika
- Vives, Roser
- Wildeboer, Aschwin
- Wildeboer, OlafOlaf WildeboerOlaf Wildeboer Faber is a freestyle swimmer. He is of Dutch origin. His parents, both born and raised in Netherlands, moved to Spain in 1978, and settled in Sabadell....
- Zhivanevskaya, NinaNina ZhivanevskayaNina Aleksandrovna Zhivanevskaya is a 5-time Olympic backstroke swimmer from Russia, who has swum for Spain since 1999, following her marriage to a Spaniard ....
Switzerland
- Andermatt, AdrianAdrian AndermattAdrian Andermatt is a retired butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Switzerland. He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's 200 m butterfly at the 1996 European SC Championships in Rostock, alongside France's David Abrard.-References:*...
- Dagon, ÉtienneÉtienne DagonÉtienne Dagon is a former breaststroke swimmer from Switzerland who won the bronze medal in the men's 200 m breaststroke at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. For that performance he was named Swiss Sportsman of the Year.-References:...
- Halsall, DanoDano HalsallDano Halsall is a former freestyle swimmer from Switzerland, who competed in three Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984. His mother is from Swiss origin, his father was born in Jamaica....
- Rigamonti, FlaviaFlavia RigamontiFlavia Rigamonti is a Swiss swimmer from Sorengo. As of 2010, she holds the Swiss Records in the women's 400, 800 and 1500 freestyles.At the 2007 World Championships, she set the European Record in the women's 1500 free ....
Sweden
- Alshammar, ThereseTherese AlshammarMalin Therese Alshammar is a Swedish swimmer who has won three Olympic medals, 25 World Championship medals, and 43 European Championship medals. Standing at 1.80 m, she is a specialist of short races in freestyle and butterfly...
- Andersson, Erik
- Andersson, JonasJonas Andersson (swimmer)Jonas Carl Andersson is a Swedish swimmer from Stockholm, representing SK Neptun from Stockholm.-Biography:Jonas Andersson was born June 2, 1984, in Stockholm, to Ewa and Jan Andersson....
- Andersson, RobertRobert AnderssonRobert Theodor Andersson was a Swedish water polo player, diver, and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win three consecutive...
- Andersson, VilhelmVilhelm AnderssonVilhelm Cletus Andersson was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics....
- Arvidsson, PärPär ArvidssonPär Arvidsson was a butterfly swimmer from Sweden. He won the 100 m butterfly at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, after having set the world record in the same event a couple of months earlier in Austin, Texas...
- Baron, BengtBengt BaronBengt Baron is a former backstroke swimmer from Sweden. He won the 100 m backstroke at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, and was a member of the bronze winning team from Sweden in the 4×100 m freestyle at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. An undergraduate student from the...
- Berg, AinaAina BergAina Berg was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics and the 1924 Summer Olympics...
- Berggren, PeterPeter BerggrenLars Peter Berggren is a former Swedish Olympic swimmer. He competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics. His best individual result was a 7th place in the men's 200 m breaststroke event in 1980.-References:*...
- Berglund, EvaEva BerglundEva Berglund is a Swedish swimmer from Jönköping, representing Jönköpings SS.She has participated in some international championship in open water long distance events. She became the first Swedish swimmer competing in a European Championship in Open Water on July 26, 2006 in Lake Balaton,...
- Bergqvist, ErikErik BergqvistErik Gustaf Bergqvist was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Bidrman, JanJan BidrmanJan Bidrman is the head coach of the Calgary Academy of Swimming Excellence and the high performance coach of Swim Alberta...
- Borg, ÅkeÅke BorgÅke Borg was a swimmer from Sweden and twin brother of Arne Borg. He won a bronze medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics together with his twin brother Arne, Orvar Trolle and Georg Werner.-Clubs:*Stockholms KK...
- Borg, ArneArne BorgClaes Arne Borg was a Swedish swimmer. He is best known for breaking 32 world records during the 1920s.He won the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1926...
- Borg, BjörnBjörn Borg (swimmer)Björn Borg was a Swedish backstroke and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was born in Örby and died in Zürich, Switzerland on April 13, 2009....
- Carlsson, DanielDaniel Carlsson (swimmer)Daniel Carlsson is a former swimmer from Sweden. He won gold medals in 4x50 m medley relay at European SC Championships 1998 and 1999 and 4x50 m freestyle at 1999. He won also a bronze medal in 50 m Backstroke at European SC Championships 1998...
- Cederqvist, JaneJane CederqvistJane Cederqvist was a freestyle swimmer, Olympic silver medalist and the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal winner from Sweden...
- Ejdervik, Rebecca
- Eriksson, AgnetaAgneta ErikssonBerith Agneta Eriksson was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. Aged fifteen she won a silver medal in 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow along with Carina Ljungdahl, Tina Gustafsson and Agneta Mårtensson. She also competed in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics.-Long course...
- Eriksson, HannaHanna ErikssonHanna Eriksson is a breaststroke and medley swimmer from Sweden. She won a silver medal at the European SC Championships 2005 in Trieste, Italy after Finnish Hanna-Maria Seppälä.-References:...
- Ewerlund, GurliGurli EwerlundGurli Ewerlund was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris along with Aina Berg, Wivan Pettersson and Hjördis Töpel.-Clubs:*Malmö SS...
- Fagundez, GabriellaGabriella FagundezGabriella Fagundez is a Swedish swimmer. She currently holds 400 m freestyle , 800 m and 1500 m freestyle national records.-Long course :...
- la Fleur, EricEric la FleurEric la Fleur is a former Swedish Olympic swimmer. He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he swum the 4×100 m freestyle relay prelims for the Swedish team that became disqualified.*17-Time All American Div...
- Frölander, LarsLars FrölanderLars Arne Frölander is a Swedish swimmer. He grew up in Ornäs in Borlänge Municipality. He competed in 5 consecutive Olympic Games . The highlight of his career was when he won the gold in the 100 metre butterfly event at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000...
- Gingsjö, BengtBengt GingsjöBengt Gingsjö is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from Sweden, who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and 1976 Summer Olympics. He finished fourth on the 1500m freestyle in 1972. Gingsjö also has a bronze medal on 400m freestyle from the first FINA World Aquatics Championships in...
- Granlund, PetraPetra GranlundPetra Granlund is a swimmer from Valla, representing Väsby SS. Granlund participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics for Sweden in the 200 m butterfly and in the 4×200 m freestyle relay race...
- Gumpel, MaxMax GumpelMax Leonard Gumpel was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Gustafsson, TinaTina GustafssonTina Isabel Gustafsson is a former Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a silver medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow along with Carina Ljungdahl, Agneta Mårtensson and Agneta Eriksson.-Long course :-References:*...
- Gustavsson, MartinMartin GustavssonMartin Gustavsson is a breaststroke swimmer from Sweden. In 2003 he won the silver medal in the 4×50 m medley relay at the European Short Course Championships in Dublin, Ireland, alongside Jens Petersson, Björn Lundin and Stefan Nystrand. He competed in both the 2000 and 2004 Summer...
- Gylling, JaneJane GyllingJane Hilda Charlotta Gylling was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp along with Aina Berg, Emily Machnow and Carin Nilsson. She also swam in the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
- Hanson, PontusPontus HansonPontus Hanson was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 200 m breaststroke, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in...
- Henning, ThorThor HenningThor Henning was a Swedish breaststroke and freestyle swimmer. He won a total of four medals in swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics, 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics....
- Holmertz, AndersAnders HolmertzAnders Holmertz is a Swedish retired swimmer who was a leader in freestyle races in the 1980s and at the beginning of 1990s, though often missing personal success. He also settled a record in the 400 m freestyle...
- Holmertz, MikaelMikael HolmertzMikael Holmertz is a former Swedish swimmer that specialised in butterfly and brother to Swedish Olympic silver medal winner Anders Holmertz. He won two national short course titles in 100 m butterfly representing Motala SS. After his active career he became head coach in Linköpings ASS and...
- Holmertz, PerPer HolmertzPer Anders Gustaf Holmertz is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won a silver medal in the 100 m freestyle at the 1980 Summer Olympics but did later receive the gold medal after it was revealed that Jörg Woithe had used illegal drugs.He is not a sibling of the accomplished swimmer Anders...
- Holmström, Annelie
- Igelström, EmmaEmma IgelströmEmma Igelström is a former breaststroke swimmer and European record holder from Sweden. She competed in the 2000 Olympics She quit her career because of Bulimia nervosa.-Long course :...
- Isaksson, PatrikPatrik Isaksson (swimmer)Patrik Isaksson is a former breaststroke swimmer from Sweden, who won several titles in the short course championships...
- Jacobson, Sandra
- Johansson, GretaGreta JohanssonGreta Johansson was a Swedish diver and swimmer, who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.In the 1912 Olympics she won the gold medal in the 10 metre platform, was fourth with the Swedish 4x100 metre freestyle relay team and was fourth in her heat of the 100 metre freestyle and did not...
- Johansson, HjalmarHjalmar JohanssonCarl Hjalmar August Johansson was a Swedish diver, swimmer and track and field athlete who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....
- Johansson, PerPer Johansson (swimmer)Per Lennart Johansson is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won two bronze medals in the 100 m freestyle in 1980 and 1984. Johansson was nicknamed Senan.-Long course :-References:*...
- Jöhncke, LouiseLouise JöhnckeLouise Jöhncke is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden, who competed for her native country at two consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. Her biggest successes came on short course ; she won the world title as a member of the Swedish relay Team in the 4×200 m freestyle at the 1999 FINA...
- Julin, HaraldHarald JulinHarald Sigfrid Alexander Julin was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in 100 m freestyle, bronze medals at the 1908 and 1920 in men's water polo tournament and a silver medal in men's water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics in...
- Kammerling, Anna-KarinAnna-Karin KammerlingAnna-Karin Kammerling is a world-record breaking Swedish swimmer, who was born in Malmö, Sweden. Currently she resides in Sundsvall and trains with the Sundsvalls Swim Club under coach Hans Bergquist....
- Karlsson, LouiseLouise KarlssonLouise Karlsson is a former Swedish breaststroke and medley swimmer who competed in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. She finished 8th on 200 m medley in the 1996 Summer Olympics. She also held the world record on 100 m medley for about one year, with the time 1:01.03 in January...
- Kumfeldt, TorstenTorsten KumfeldtKarl Torsten Kumfeldt was a Swedish water polo player and breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Kuras, MagdalenaMagdalena KurasMagdalena Kuras is a Swedish freestyle swimmer representing Malmö KK. She represented Sweden in the 2007 World Aquatics Championships, where she swum the 100 m freestyle and the 4×100 m freestyle relay and in the 2008 European Aquatics Championships, where she won a bronze medal in the 4×100 m...
- Larsson, Gunnar
- Larsson, GöranGöran Larsson (swimmer)Göran Larsson was a Swedish freestyle swimmer.He was born in Uppsala and died in Haninge.He won a bronze medal in 100 m freestyle at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, with the time of 57.5 seconds....
- Laurén, Mikaela
- Lejdström, ThomasThomas LejdströmThomas Lejdström is a former Swedish freestyle and medley swimmer, who competed in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics....
- Lillhage, JosefinJosefin LillhageJosefin Lillhage is a freestyle swimmer from Sweden, who won the bronze medal in the 200 m freestyle at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships in Montreal. She represented her country four times at the Olympic Games: in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008.-Long course :-Short course :-External links:* * Swim...
- Ljungdahl, CarinaCarina LjungdahlAnita Carina Ljungdahl was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a silver medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow along with Tina Gustafsson, Agneta Mårtensson, Agneta Eriksson....
- Lundeholm, FilipFilip LundeholmFilip Lundeholm is a Swedish breaststroke swimmer, representing Linköpings ASS.-References:...
- Lyrbring, AndersAnders LyrbringAnders Christer Lyrbring is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won the silver medal in the 4x200 m Freestyle Relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics together Christer Wallin, Anders Holmertz and Lars Frölander.- References :* *...
- Machnow, EmilyEmily MachnowEmily Gunilla Machnow was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp along with Aina Berg, Carin Nilsson and Jane Gylling.-References:*...
- Malmrot, HåkanHåkan MalmrotHåkan Malmrot was a Swedish breaststroke swimmer. He won two goldmedals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp on 200m and 400m breaststroke, both times with Swedish Thor Henning as silver medalist....
- Marko-Varga, IdaIda Marko-VargaIda Marko-Varga is a Swedish swimmer. She represents SK Triton.Marko-Varga was an early prospect, winning two individual freestyle titles at the 1998 Swedish Swimming Championships at the age of 13. The winning marks were 2:03.95 on 200 m freestyle and 4:21.41 on the 400 m freestyle...
- Mårtensson, AgnetaAgneta MårtenssonUlla Agneta Linnéa Mårtensson was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a silver medal in 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow along with Carina Ljungdahl, Tina Gustafsson and Agneta Eriksson. She also competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics...
- Milton, RichardRichard Milton (swimmer)Jack Richard Milton is a former Swedish swimmer from Uppsala, representing Upsala SS. He represented Sweden in two Summer Olympics, 1984 and 1988. He won a bronze medal on 4x100 m Freestyle 1984, even if he only swam in the prelims....
- Möller, Carin
- Nilsson, CarinCarin NilssonCarin Maria Nilsson was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp along with Aina Berg, Emily Machnow and Jane Gylling.-References:*...
- Nilsson, MalinMalin NilssonMalin Linda Maria Nilsson is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden, who competed for her native country at two consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She won a total number of three silver medals at the European Swimming Championships in the 1990s.-References:...
- Nordenstam, SaraSara NordenstamSara Maria Evelina Nordenstam is a Norwegian swimmer. Nordenstam was born to Swedish parents and lived in Sweden until she was 10, after which she moved to Oslo. From 2004 she is a naturalised citizen of Norway....
- Nystrand, StefanStefan NystrandStefan Nystrand is a freestyle swimmer from Sweden.-Biography:His father Sture Nystrand is a Swede and his mother Smiljana Kokeza is Croatian from Split...
- Ohlin, MattiasMattias OhlinMattias Ohlin is a former international freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Sweden, who participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 2000....
- Örn, MikaelMikael ÖrnMikael Gustaf Örn is a Swedish freestyle and medley swimmer whose notability, during the 1980s, stems from winning a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, held in Los Angeles....
- Östrand, Per-OlofPer-Olof ÖstrandPer-Olof Östrand was a Swedish freestyle swimmer.He was born in Hofors and died in Skärholmen.He won a bronze medal in 400 m freestyle at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, with the time of 4:33.6. Östrand also competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and 1956 Summer Olympics.-Clubs:*Hofors AIF*IF...
- Persson, JonasJonas PerssonJonas Lars Persson is an Olympic swimmer from Sweden. He swam for his homeland at the 2008 Olympics.-Biography:Persson was born 15 December 1983 in Slottstaden in Malmö, to Lars and Ingegerd Persson....
- Persson, StefanStefan Persson (swimmer)Jan Stefan Persson is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. His best result is a fourth place on 1500m Freestyle at the European LC Championships 1987 in Strasbourg....
- Petersson, Jens
- Pettersson, WivanWivan PetterssonWivan Pettersson was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris along with Aina Berg, Gurli Ewerlund and Hjördis Töpel.-Clubs:*Eskilstuna SS...
- Piehl, MarcusMarcus PiehlMarcus Piehl is a freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He was a member of the Swedish silver medal winner team in 4×100 m freestyle at the 2006 FINA Short Course World Championships together with Lars Frölander, Jonas Tilly and Stefan Nystrand....
- Renholm, PontusPontus RenholmPontus Renholm is a Swedish backstroke swimmer representing Stockholmspolisens IF. He currently attends Southern Methodist University.-Long course :-Short course :-References:...
- Sjöberg, JohannaJohanna SjöbergJohanna Sjöberg is a former international swimmer from Sweden, who won her first medal in 1997 by the European Swimming Championships in Sevilla: a bronze in the 100 m butterfly.-References:*...
- Sjödin, SimonSimon SjödinSimon Sjödin is a Swedish Olympic swimmer of the SK Neptun, represented Sweden at the 2008 Olympic Games.-Biography:Simon Sjödin was born 4 October 1986 in, to parents Kristina and Omar....
- Söderlund, MichaelMichael SöderlundMichael Söderlund is a former swimmer from Sweden who competed in three conscutive Summer Olympics, between 1980 to 1988. In the 1984 Summer Olympics, he was a part of the 4×100 m freestyle relay team, swimming one leg in the prelims...
- Stymne, PetterPetter StymnePetter Stymne is a Swedish swimmer from Skövde, representing SK Neptun from Stockholm. He competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece....
- Svahnström, MalinMalin SvahnströmMalin Svahnström is a Swedish Olympic swimmer currently representing Väsby SS. Svahnström participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics, both times as a part of a relay team. In the 2000 event she swum the prelims in the 4×100 m freestyle relay, that later won a bronze...
- Svendsen, ThereseTherese SvendsenTherese Svendsen is a Swedish swimmer from Malmö, representing SK Ran. She holds the Swedish Record in short-course 200m backstroke, and swam for Sweden at the 2007 World Championships ....
- Thydén, SaraSara ThydénSara Thydén is a Swedish swimmer from Kalmar, representing Kalmar SS. Swedish Junior Record holder in 200 m individual medley. She finished 5th in 400 m IM at the 2005 European Junior Championships.- References :...
- Tilly, JonasJonas TillyJonas Tilly is a freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He was a member of the Swedish world record team in 4x50m freestyle at the European Short Course Swimming Championships 2006 together with Marcus Piehl, Petter Stymne and Stefan Nystrand. Studied at University of California and swum in their swim...
- Töpel, HjördisHjördis TöpelHjördis Töpel was a Swedish freestyle swimmer and diver. She won a bronze medal in 4 x 100 m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris along with Aina Berg, Gurli Ewerlund and Wivan Pettersson and in women's 10 metre platform. She also competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.-External...
- Trolle, OrvarOrvar TrolleOrvar Trolle was a Swedish freestyle swimmer. He won a bronze medal in 4 x 200 m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris along with Georg Werner, Åke Borg and Arne Borg. He also swam the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Wallin, ChristerChrister WallinBengt Christer Wallin is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won the silver medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay at the 1992 Summer Olympics together Tommy Werner, Anders Holmertz and Lars Frölander....
- Wennerström, GunnarGunnar WennerströmGunnar Wennerström was a Swedish water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish water polo team, which was able to win the bronze medal....
- Werner, GeorgGeorg WernerGeorg Werner was a Swedish freestyle swimmer.He won a bronze medal in 4×200 m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris along with Orvar Trolle, Åke Borg and Arne Borg.-External links:*...
- Werner, TommyTommy WernerTommy Henrik Werner was a freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He won the silver medal in the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay at the 1992 Summer Olympics together Christer Wallin, Anders Holmertz and Lars Frölander...
- Westrin, HannaHanna WestrinHanna Westrin is a Swedish swimmer from Sundsvall.-References:...
- Wikström, ChristofferChristoffer WikströmChristoffer Wikström is an Olympic swimmer from Sweden. He swam for Sweden at the 2008 Olympics.Both his parents and his brother Sebastian Wisktröm have represented Sweden. He holds the Swedish Junior Record in 100m Freestyle.-References:...
- Wikström, PerPer WikströmPer Vilhelm Wikström is a former Swedish swimmer who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics, where he finished 9th in the 100 m freestyle. He is also father to Swedish swimmers Christoffer and Sebastian Wikström.-References:*...
- Wikström, SebastianSebastian WikströmSebastian Wikström is a Swedish swimmer from Borlänge, representing Upsala SS. Both his parents and his brother Christoffer Wikström have represented Sweden.-References:...
- Zarnowiecki, Anita
Turkey
- Büyükunçu, DeryaDerya BüyükunçuDerya Büyükuncu is a five-time olympic backstroke and butterfly swimmer from Turkey.In 2009, during the LEN Shourt Course European Championships, Buyukuncu was a finalist in 200 m backstroke. He finished in 5th place at the age of 33. -References:...
- Taner, Mehmet UğurUgur TanerUğur Taner was born on June 20, 1974 in Istanbul, Turkey and moved to the United States one year later. He attended high school at Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington, where he excelled in swimming. The summer after his senior year, he swam for Turkey in the 1992 Summer Olympics...
Ukraine
- Bondarenko, SvetlanaSvetlana BondarenkoSvitlana Bondarenko is a former breaststroke swimmer from Ukraine, who won two silver medals at the 1995 FINA Short Course World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.In the 1990s Bondarenko also won three silver medals at the European Championships...
- Borysik, IgorIgor BorysikIhor Borysyk is a Ukrainian swimmer. He was born in Simferopol.-External links:*...
- Breus, SergiySergiy BreusSergiy Breus is a butterfly swimmer from Ukraine, who won the gold medal in the men's 50 m butterfly at the 2004 European Long Course Championships in Madrid, Spain.-References:*...
- Chervynskyi, IgorIgor ChervynskyiIgor Chervynskyi is a Ukrainian swimmer who competes in the freestyle events. At the 2003 World Aquatics Championships he won a bronze medal in the 800 metres, and a silver medal in the 1500 metres.-References:*...
- Fesenko, Sergey
- Khnykin, PavloPavlo KhnykinPavlo Khnykin is a retired freestyle swimmer from Vinnytsia, Ukraine. He was born in Sverdlovsk, Russian SFSR.He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 for the Unified Team...
- Klochkova, YanaYana KlochkovaYana Oleksandrivna Klochkova is a Ukrainian swimmer, who has won five Olympic medals in her career, with four of them being gold.Her gold medals came in the 200 meter individual medley and the 400 meter individual medley at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics; her silver medal came in the 800 meter...
- Lisogor, OlegOleg LisogorOleh Lisohor is a Ukrainian swimmer.Born in Brovary, Kiev Oblast, Soviet Union , Lisogor is the former world record holder in the 50 metres breaststroke, long course, with 27.18 seconds. The record was set in Berlin on 2 August 2002...
- Nikolaychuk, VolodymyrVolodymyr NikolaychukVolodymyr Nikolaychuk is a backstroke swimmer from Ukraine, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. He won a bronze and a silver medal at the 2000 European Long Course Championships in Helsinki, Finland.-References:* *...
- Serdinov, AndriyAndriy SerdinovAndriy Serdinov is a Ukrainian swimmer, who competed in the 2000 Olympics, 2004 Olympics and the 2008 Olympics. Serdinov also won the bronze medal in the 100 m butterfly at the 2004 Summer Olympics....
- Snitko, IgorIgor SnitkoIhor Snitko is a retired freestyle swimmer from Ukraine, who was a specialist in the long-distance events. He won the silver medal in the men's 1500 m freestyle event at the 1997 European Championships in Seville, Spain, followed by the gold medal two years later in Istanbul...
- Sylantyev, DenysDenys SylantyevDenys Sylantyev is a Ukrainian swimmer, who won the silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in the 200 m butterfly.He won the Mare Nostrum circuit three times: 2000, 2001 and 2002.-References:*...
- Volynets, OleksandrOleksandr VolynetsOleksandr Volynets is a Ukrainian swimmer who competes in the freestyle events. He has been a scholarship holder with the Olympic Solidarity Program since August 2002.-Achievements:...
- Zavhorodniy, DenysDenys ZavhorodniyDenys Zavhorodniy is a retired freestyle swimmer from Ukraine, who was specialized in the long-distance events. He won the bronze medal in the men's 1500 m freestyle event at the 1997 European Championships in Seville, Spain, behind country man Igor Snitko...
- Zubkova, KaterynaKateryna ZubkovaKateryna Mikhailivna Zubkova is a Ukrainian swimmer. She has won national titles for Ukraine eight times, and is a former European breaststroke champion...
United Kingdom
- Abraham, GaryGary AbrahamGary Abraham is an Olympic and Commonwealth medalist. He won the bronze medal in the 1980 Summer Olympics for Great Britain as part of the 4×100 m medley relay. Abraham swam the backstroke leg for the team....
- Adlington, RebeccaRebecca AdlingtonRebecca "Becky" Adlington, OBE, is an English and British freestyle swimmer. She won two gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in the 400 m and 800 m, breaking the 19 year-old world record of Janet Evans in the 800 m final...
- Annison, HaroldHarold AnnisonHarold Edward Annison was an English swimmer and water polo player who was born in Croydon. He competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics....
- Astbury, AndrewAndrew AstburyAndrew Astbury is a retired freestyle swimmer from England, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for Great Britain, starting in 1980 . In 1984 he claimed the bronze medal in the 4×200 m freestle relay, alongside Neil Cochran, Paul Easter, and Paul Howe...
- Balfour, KirstyKirsty BalfourKirsty Balfour is a Scottish breaststroke swimmer.She won gold in the 200 metres breaststroke at the European Long-Course Championships in 2006, and took silver in same event at the World Championships in Melbourne in 2007.She announced her retirement from swimming on 7 November 2008 stating she...
- Barker, FlorenceFlorence BarkerFlorence Barker was a British swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In the 1924 Olympics she won a silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event and was seventh in the 100 m freestyle event....
- Battersby, ThomasThomas BattersbyThomas Sydney Battersby was a British freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....
- Beckett, JuliaJulia BeckettJulia Kathleen Beckett is a British freestyle swimmer. She was born in Winchester, United Kingdom.Beckett represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 4×100 m freestyle relay swimming event.-External links:**...
- Besford, JohnJohn BesfordJohn "Jack" Charles Preston Besford OBE was a British backstroke swimmer.He was born in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester and died in Spain.Besford was European 100 m backstroke champion in 1934...
- Bircher, AlanAlan BircherAlan Bircher is a British long-distance swimmer. He currently swims for the Wyre Forest Swimming Club , where he is the head coach and works alongside Stefanie Biller....
- Black, IanIan Black (swimmer)Ian MacIntosh Black is a Scottish former swimmer. He was BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1958 at the age of only seventeen and is still to this date the youngest winner of the award...
- Brown, AdamAdam Brown (swimmer)Adam Thorp Brown is a British freestyle swimmer.Brown represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 4×100 m freestyle relay swimming event.-External links:**...
- Burnett, Simon
- Callis, PaulPaul CallisPaul Callis is a retired British swimmer.Born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, his specialty was individual medley and breaststroke, and took bronze in the 100 and 200 metre finals representing England at the 2001 World Cup in Sheffield.He gained a world ranking...
- Carry, DavidDavid CarryDavid Robert Carry is a Scottish swimmer of Faroese heritage. His specialism is freestyle, and he has represented Scotland at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games...
- Carson, GladysGladys CarsonGladys Helena Carson was an English swimmer from Leicester who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In the 1924 Olympics she won a bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke event....
- Charlesworth, RichardRichard Charlesworth (swimmer)Richard James Charlesworth is an English freestyle swimmer. He first started swimming with Hemel Hempstead Swimming Club and currently represents Hatfield Swimming Club...
- Clayton, AndrewAndrew ClaytonAndrew Clayton is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain.Clayton twice competed at the Summer Olympics for Great Britain...
- Cochran, NeilNeil CochranNeil Cochran is a retired medley and freestyle swimmer from Scotland, who won two bronze medals for Great Britain at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He did so in the 200 m individual medley, and in the 4×200 m freestyle relay, alongside Paul Easter, Paul Howe, and...
- Cook, ChristopherChristopher CookChristopher Anthony Cook is an English swimmer.His specialism is breaststroke, and took gold in the 50 and 100 metre finals representing England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne...
- Cooke, RebeccaRebecca CookeRebecca Cooke is a former British freestyle swimmer.She has won medals at every major international championships with the exception of the Olympic Games. She retired from international competition in April 2008 after failing to make the British team for the 2008 Games in Beijing.-References:...
- Cooper, MargaretMargaret CooperMargaret Joyce Cooper was a British swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and 1932 Summer Olympics.-Biography:She was born in Ceylon and died in Chichester...
- Cooper, ToddTodd CooperTodd Alexander Cooper is a freestyle and butterfly swimmer from England, who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There he finished in 22nd position in the 100 m butterfly...
- Courtman, PercyPercy CourtmanPercy Courtman was an English breaststroke swimmer from Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....
- Cozens, ChrisChris CozensChris Cozens is a freestyle swimmer from Great Britain, who was a silver medallist in the 100 m freestyle at the 2003 Summer Universiade in Daegu, South Korea...
- Cripps, AnnabelleAnnabelle CrippsAnnabelle Cripps is a retired competitive swimmer from England, who specialised in the freestyle and butterfly events. She represented Great Britain at the 1984 and 1998 Summer Olympic Games.-References:* *...
- Croft, JuneJune CroftJune Alexandra Croft is a retired freestyle swimmer from the United Kingdom, who represented her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980...
- Cunningham, ColinColin Cunningham (swimmer)Colin Cunningham is a retired freestyle and backstroke swimmer from Great Britain, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics. There he competed in the individual 100 m and 200 m backstroke...
- Dale, EuanEuan DaleEuan Dale is a Loughborough-based Scottish swimmer who swam at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and also featured in the 4×200 m freestyle relay which he won a silver medal...
- Davenport, RossRoss DavenportRoss Paul Davenport is a British swimmer. He won two gold medals in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne for the 200 m freestyle and the 4×200 m freestyle relay....
- Davey, John
- Davies, DavidDavid Davies (swimmer)David Davies is a Welsh Commonwealth Games and Olympic distance swimmer. Born in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Davies swam for Wales at the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games and represented Great Britain at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics...
- Davies, ElizabethElizabeth DaviesElizabeth Valerie Davies was a Welsh swimmer who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics.She was born in Cardiff and died in Newport....
- Davies, SharronSharron DaviesSharron Elizabeth Davies MBE is a retired swimmer from the United Kingdom. She won a silver medal in the 400 metre individual medley at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, and two gold medals at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton...
- Davies, Valerie
- Deakins, JoanneJoanne DeakinsJoanne Cara Deakins is a retired female backstroke swimmer from Great Britain, who represented the United Kingdom at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Barcelona, Spain...
- Derbyshire, JohnJohn Derbyshire (swimmer)John Henry "Rob" Derbyshire was an English freestyle swimmer and water polo player from Chorlton, Lancashire, who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics, 1906 Summer Olympics, 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics....
- Easter, PaulPaul EasterPaul Easter is a retired freestyle swimmer from Scotland, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for Great Britain, starting in 1984 . There he claimed the bronze medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay, alongside Neil Cochran, Andrew Astbury, and Paul Howe.Easter is now a police...
- Edwards, MargaretMargaret EdwardsMargaret Edwards was an Olympic swimmer for Team GB at the 1956 Summer Olympics where she won a bronze medal in the women's 100 m backstroke in the time of 1:13.1.-References:...
- Fibbens, MikeMike FibbensMichael Wenham Fibbens is an English swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 .-References:* * *...
- Fletcher, JennieJennie FletcherJennie Fletcher was a British freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won the gold medal in relay together with her teammates Irene Steer, Annie Speirs and Belle Moore....
- Foot, CarolineCaroline FootCaroline Joy Foot is a former butterfly swimmer from Great Britain, who represented her native country at the two Summer Olympics: 1988 and 1996....
- Foster, MarkMark Foster (swimmer)Mark Andrew Foster is a British professional swimmer, specialising in butterfly and freestyle at 50 metres....
- Foster, WilliamWilliam Foster (swimmer)William Foster was a British freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics....
- Gandy, EllenEllen GandyEllen May Gandy is a female butterfly swimmer from Great Britain. She represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 200m butterfly swimming event....
- Gentleman, AllanAllan GentlemanAllan Forbes Gentleman - is a former member of the Scottish National Swimming Team and five times World Masters Swimming Champion. He is a film director, writer and actor...
- Gentleman, RobertRobert GentlemanRobert Forbes Gentleman was a British water polo player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.He was part of the British team which was eliminated in the first round of the 1948 tournament. He played both matches.-References:*...
- Gibson, CatherineCatherine GibsonCatherine Brown was a Scottish swimmer. In 2008 she was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.Gibson represented Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games, held in London...
- Gibson, JamesJames Gibson (swimmer)James Gibson MBE is an English swimmer.Born in Chelmsford, Essex, and raised in Witham, Gibson's specialism is breaststroke and he competes in the 50 metre, 100 metre and 200 metre events. In 2003 he became world champion at 50 metres . He was 6th in the 100 metre event at the Athens Olympics in...
- Gilchrist, KristopherKristopher GilchristKristopher Jon "Kris" Gilchrist is a British breaststroke swimmer.Gilchrist represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 200 m breaststroke swimming events....
- Gillingham, NickNick GillinghamNicholas Gillingham is a former swimmer from Great Britain, who participated in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. In August 1989, he tied the existing world record in the long-course 200 m breaststroke, only to co-hold it for 1-day before the other co-holder, Mike...
- Goddard, JamesJames GoddardJames Francis Goddard is a British backstroke swimmer.Goddard represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 200 m backstroke and 200 m individual medley swimming events...
- Goodhew, DuncanDuncan GoodhewDuncan Alexander Goodhew MBE is a British swimming athlete. After swimming competitively in America as a collegian at North Carolina State University, he was an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain and won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.-Biography:Goodhew...
- Gordon, ElenorElenor GordonHelen Orr Gordon was a Scottish swimmer, who later became known as Elenor Gordon. She was the daughter of the Hamilton Baths manager, and in 1952 won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke....
- Gould, JulieJulie GouldJulie Gould is a Welsh swimmer.As a member of the Wales team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, she placed 7th in the 400 m individual medley with a time of 4:51.90, and 8th in the 200 m individual medley with a time of 2:20.61.She is currently studying for her MPhys in Phyiscs at Cardiff...
- Grinham, JudyJudy GrinhamJudy Grinham MBE is a British Olympic swimmer. She was born in the London suburb of Hampstead and grew up in Neasden. She married Pat Rowley in Neasden in 1960, in St...
- Haffield, ThomasThomas HaffieldThomas Paul Haffield is a Welsh individual medley swimmer.Haffield represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 400 m individual medley swimming event.-Personal bests and records held:...
- Halsall, FrancescaFrancesca HalsallFrancesca Jean Halsall is a British freestyle and butterfly swimmer.Halsall was the youngest member of the Team England swim squad at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne where she won silver medals in the 4×100 m freestyle and 4×100 m medley relays.She was a member of the European...
- Hardcastle, SarahSarah HardcastleSarah Lucy Hardcastle is a former freestyle swimmer from England. She won a bronze and a silver medal as a fifteen-year old at the 1984 in Los Angeles, California...
- Harding, PhyllisPhyllis HardingPhyllis May Harding was an English backstroke and freestyle swimmer who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics, 1928 Summer Olympics, 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics....
- Haresnape, HerbertHerbert HaresnapeHerbert Nickal "Bert" Haresnape was an English backstroke swimmer from West Derby, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.In the 1908 Olympics he won a bronze medal in 100 metre backstroke....
- Harris, MartinMartin Harris (swimmer)Martin Clifford Harris is a former international backstroke swimmer from England. He represented Great Britain twice at the Summer Olympics; in 1992 and 1996.-References:*...
- Hatfield, JackJack HatfieldJohn Gatenby "Jack" Hatfield was a competitive swimmer, who won medals for Great Britain in the early Olympic Games....
- Haywood, KateKate HaywoodKate Emma Haywood is an English swimmer. She was the youngest swimmer to represent England in the Commonwealth Games when she qualified for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, where she won a bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay...
- Henry, WilliamWilliam Henry (swimmer)William Henry was a British freestyle swimmer and lifesaver.Henry was of Polish ancestry, and was born Joseph Nawrocki. He died in the Pancras district of London aged 67. He was a co-founder of the Royal Life Saving Society. As a swimmer he won a number of national and European championships...
- Hickman, JamesJames HickmanJames Hickman is a former swimmer from Great Britain, who became a world champion five times on the 200 m butterfly in short course , twice world record holder, Commonwealth Champion and four times European Champion. He announced his retirement from the sport in 2004...
- Hockin, BenBen HockinBen Hockin is an Olympic freestyle swimmer, who has swum international for both Great Britain and Paraguay ....
- Holman, FrederickFrederick HolmanFrederick "Fred" Holman was a British breaststroke swimmer from Dawlish, Devon, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics....
- Howe, PaulPaul Howe (swimmer)Paul Howe is a retired freestyle swimmer, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Great Britain, starting in 1984 . There he claimed the bronze medal in the 4×200 m freestle relay, alongside Neil Cochran, Paul Easter, and Andrew Astbury. He now lives in Bolton with his family...
- Hubble, PhilipPhilip HubblePhilip C Hubble was a British butterfly swimmer.Hubble represented Great Britain in swimming events at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games, winning the silver medal in 1980 in the men's 200 m butterfly. He also won seven medals at the Commonwealth Games in 1978 and 1982.-References:* *...
- Hughes, EdnaEdna HughesEdna Tildesley Hughes was an English swimmer who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.She was born in Walsall and died in Ceredigion....
- Hunter, AndrewAndrew Hunter (swimmer)Andrew Roy Philip Hunter is a British freestyle swimmer.Hunter represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 4×200 m freestyle relay swimming event.-External links:**...
- Jackson, JoanneJoanne Jackson (swimmer)Joanne Amy Jackson is a British freestyle swimmer. She is the sister of retired Olympic swimmer Nicola Jackson. She went to Richmond School, North Yorkshire....
- James, HildaHilda JamesHilda Marjorie James was a British swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics she won a silver medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event and was fourth in her first heat of 300 m freestyle event and did not advance.She married William McAllister in 1930 and...
- Jameson, Andrew
- Jameson, HelenHelen JamesonHelen Jameson is a former British swimmer.She was a member of the silver medal winning British women's 4×100 m medley relay team at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. She swam the backstroke leg alongside Margaret Kelly, Ann Osgerby and June Croft...
- Jarvis, JohnJohn Arthur JarvisJohn Arthur Jarvis was a British swimmer who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won two gold medals in the 1000 metre and the 4000 m freestyle events...
- Jeans, ConstanceConstance JeansConstance Mabel Jeans was an English swimmer from Nottingham, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics....
- Jones, AlysonAlyson JonesDr. Alyson Jones is a British GP and former swimming champion. She was born in Middlesbrough in North-East England and attended local schools. She began training as a competitive swimmer at local clubs such as Eston and Hartlepool, winning several titles in the Northumberland and Durham Swimming...
- Kelly, MargaretMargaret Kelly (swimmer)Margaret Mary Kelly MBE is a former British Olympic swimmer.Kelly represented Great Britain at the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Games, winning silver in 1980 in the women's 4×100 m medley relay alongside Helen Jameson, Ann Osgerby and June Croft...
- Kemp, Peter
- King, ElenEllen KingEllen Elizabeth King was a Scottish swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics, the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1930 British Empire Games...
- King, JaimeJaime King (swimmer)Jaime King is a former breaststroke swimmer from Great Britain, who represented her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992....
- Kirton, JamesJames KirtonJames Alexander Kirton is a British breaststroke swimmer.Kirton represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 200 m breaststroke swimming event.-External links:**...
- Lee, Roland
- Long, GilesGiles LongGiles Bruce Long MBE , is a retired British swimmer.Long's international swimming career highlights began when he won gold in the 100 m butterfly event at the 1994 World Championships, setting a world record in the process, in the S8 disability category...
- Lonsborough, Anita
- Lowe, DavidDavid Lowe (swimmer)David Lowe is a retired butterfly and freestyle swimmer from the United Kingdom, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980. At his Olympic debut in Moscow he won the bronze medal in the men's 4×100 m medley relay, alongside Gary Abraham, Duncan...
- Lowe, JemmaJemma LoweJemma Louise Lowe is an English university and international butterfly swimmer and British record holder.Lowe was born in Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom...
- Ludgrove, LindaLinda LudgroveLinda Ludgrove was an English backstroke swimmer.Raised in Sydenham, Ludgrove won individual gold medals at 110 yards backstroke and 220 yards backstroke at both the 1962 and 1966 Commonwealth Games...
- Maden, RichardRichard MadenRichard Maden is a former international breaststroke swimmer from England. He represented Great Britain at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Marshall, MelanieMelanie MarshallMelanie Marshall is a former British swimmer.Born in Boston, Lincolnshire, brought up in Wrangle and currently residing in Loughborough with her two dogs, Missy and Jetson, she is 1.7 m , 62 kg...
- Mayne, EdithEdith MayneEdith May Mayne was an English freestyle swimmer from Newton Abbot, Devon, who broke the world record in the women's 1500 m freestyle on September 15, 1926 in Exmouth, Devon, clocking 24:00.2...
- McClatchey, CaitlinCaitlin McClatcheyCaitlin McClatchey is a Scottish swimmer. To date her greatest sporting achievement was winning two gold medals at the 2006 Commonwealth Games....
- McDowall, MargaretMargaret McDowallMargaret Gibson McDowall , was educated at Kilmarnock Academy and was a member of the Scottish Swimming Team from the age of 14....
- McGregor, Robert
- McKenzie, GraceGrace McKenzieGrace H. McKenzie was an English swimmer from West Derby, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics....
- Meadows, GavinGavin MeadowsGavin Meadows is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain.Meadows competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics for Great Britain...
- Mew, DarrenDarren MewDarren Mew is a British swimmer specialising in breaststroke. He is a member of Ellesmere College Titans and studied sport as a student at the University of Bath...
- Miley, HannahHannah MileyHannah Louise Miley is a British and Scottish individual medley swimmer. She currently swims for GASC . She is the reigning European 400m individual medley champion in both long course and short course formats...
- Milwain, DeanDean MilwainDean Milwain is a retired British freestyle swimmer.Milwain represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 400 m freestyle swimming event. He was in the English team that won the 4x 200m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.* Alex bird is way way way more...
- Moore, BelleBelle MooreIsabella "Belle" Mary Moore was a British freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She was born in Glasgow....
- Moorhouse, AdrianAdrian MoorhouseAdrian David Moorhouse MBE is a British former swimmer who dominated British swimming in the late 1980s. He won the 100 m breaststroke gold medal at the Seoul Olympics. Since then Moorhouse, a former pupil of Bradford Grammar School, has translated his sporting success to a successful career...
- Morton, LucyLucy MortonLucy Morton was a British swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics where she won a gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke event.-Early life:...
- Osgerby, AnnAnn OsgerbyAnn Osgerby is a retired butterfly swimmer from the United Kingdom, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980....
- Palmer, PaulPaul Palmer (swimmer)Paul Palmer is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain.Coached by Ian Turner at the City of Lincoln Pentaqua Swimming Club, Palmer qualified for the 200 m, 400 m and 1500 m freestyle at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, finishing a respectable 9th position ...
- Parrack, JamesJames ParrackJames Parrack is an English sports journalist and former competitive swimmer.As a breaststroke swimmer, he represented Great Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games on Seoul and England at the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games, picking up silver at the 1990 games.Parrack currently commentates on swimming...
- Parry, StephenStephen Parry (swimmer)Stephen Benjamin Parry is a former British butterfly swimmer. He competed internationally in 100-metre and 200-metre butterfly distances....
- Patten, Cassandra
- Payne, Keri-AnneKeri-Anne PayneKeri-Anne Payne is a British swimmer, specialising in marathon open water swimming, and long-distance freestyle swimming in the pool. She is a two-time World 10 km Open Water champion, and an Olympic silver medallist.Payne was born in South Africa to British parents...
- Peter, EdwardEdward PeterEdward Percival "Percy" Peter was an English swimmer and water polo player from London, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, 1924 Summer Olympics and 1928 Summer Olympics.He died in Bournemouth....
- Pickering, KarenKaren PickeringKaren Pickering is a former freestyle swimmer from Great Britain, who made her international senior debut in 1986. She was first selected to represent her country at the European Junior Championships...
- Price, SarahSarah PriceThis article is about the swimmer. For the filmmaker see Sarah Price Sarah Price is a former backstroke swimmer from the United Kingdom. She began her swimming career at the Potters Bar club, and turned professional aged fifteen. She set her first British record in 1997 in the 50 m backstroke...
- Pugh, LewisLewis Gordon PughLewis Gordon Pugh, OIG is a British environmental campaigner, maritime lawyer and endurance swimmer.Pugh was the first person to complete a long distance swim in every ocean...
- Radcliffe, CharlotteCharlotte RadcliffeCharlotte Ellen Radcliffe was an English swimmer from West Derby who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Radmilovic, PauloPaulo RadmilovicPaulo Francesco "Raddy" Radmilovic was a Welsh water polo player and swimmer of Croatian and Irish origin who won four Olympic titles in a 22 year Olympic career...
- Rawlinson, OliviaOlivia RawlinsonOlivia Rawlinson is a swimmer from the Isle of Man. She mainly competes in the 200 m freestyle and medley events.She represented the Isle of Man at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, becoming their youngest participant ever in the Commonwealth Games...
- Read, MichaelMichael ReadMichael Read is an English long-distance swimmer who has the second most crossings of the English Channel – 33 to date. The current Queen of the Channel is Alison Streeter.-Biography:...
- Renwick, RobertRobert RenwickRobert Peter "Robbie" Renwick is a Scottish swimmer who first rose to prominence by swimming the anchor leg in the Scottish men's 4×200 metre freestyle relay team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games...
- Robinson, WilliamWilliam Robinson (swimmer)William Walker Robinson was a British breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In the 1908 Olympics he won a silver medal in the 200 metre breaststroke.-External links:*...
- Rock, MichaelMichael Rock (swimmer)Michael Paul Rock is a British butterfly stroke swimmer.Rock competed in the 100 m and 200 m butterfly events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, after becoming British champion in both events at the 2008 British Olympic Swimming Trials in Sheffield.At the 2010 Commonwealth...
- Rolph, Susan ("Sue")Sue RolphSusan Rolph is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from Great Britain, who was one of the dominating forces in the 1990s of British swimming. She won her first medal as a member of the 4×100 m freestyle relay team at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.-References:* *...
- Romain, RoyRoy RomainRoyston Isaac "Roy" Romain was a British swimmer who competed in the Olympic games in 1948 in London. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in men's 200 metres breaststroke, but did not win a medal, despite having gone into the competition with the year's fastest time...
- Ruckwood, AdamAdam RuckwoodAdam Ruckwood is a retired backstroke swimmer from England, who competed for the United Kingdom at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 ....
- Salter, JamesJames Salter (swimmer)James Salter is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain. He trained with the City of Edinburgh Swimming Club, Scotland...
- Savage, LeslieLeslie SavageLeslie Savage was a British swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Epsom, Surrey,....
- Sexton, KatyKaty SextonKaty Sexton MBE is a British swimmer.One of her most significant achievements was becoming the first British female swimmer to win gold at the 2003 World Championships in the 200 m backstroke...
- Sheppard, AlisonAlison SheppardAlison Sheppard MBE is a freestyle swimmer from Scotland, who competed in five consecutive Summer Olympics for Great Britain, starting in 1988.-Personal bests and records held:-External links:*...
- Simmonds, ElizabethElizabeth SimmondsElizabeth Clare Simmonds is a British backstroke swimmer.Simmonds represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke swimming events....
- Smith, GraemeGraeme Smith (swimmer)Graeme Smith is a former British freestyle swimmer.He won the bronze medal in the 1500 m freestyle at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. Three years later, at the European Short Course Swimming Championships 1999 in Lisbon, he captured the golden medal in the same event...
- Smith, Trevor
- Spiers, AnnieAnnie SpeirsAnnie Coupe Speirs was a British freestyle swimmer from West Derby, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won the gold medal in relay together with her teammates Jennie Fletcher, Irene Steer and Belle Moore....
- Spofforth, GemmaGemma SpofforthGemma Mary Spofforth is an English swimmer who is a world champion and record-holder in the backstroke.Spofforth was born in Shoreham-by-Sea, England. She overcame pancreatitis in 2005, taking a year in and out of the water undecided on future plans to continue swimming. This was a turning point...
- Steer, IreneIrene SteerIrene Steer was a Welsh freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won the gold medal in relay together with her teammates Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs and Belle Moore....
- Steward, NatalieNatalie StewardNatalie Alwyne Steward is a former British Olympic swimmer.Steward represented Great Britain at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Italy in four events: she won the bronze medal in the 100 m freestyle in a time of 1:03.1, and the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke in 1:10.8...
- Stewart, Cissie
- Streeter, AlisonAlison StreeterAlison Streeter MBE is a British long-distance swimmer. She has swum across the English Channel 43 times, more than anyone in the world and earning her the title of Queen of the English Channel. This total includes a triple-channel swim. She also completed seven Channel crossings in one year...
- Sutton, ReginaldReginald SuttonReginald James Cushing Sutton was an English freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics....
- Sylvester, JessicaJessica SylvesterJessica Aimee Sylvester is a British freestyle swimmer.Sylvester represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 4×100 m freestyle relay swimming event....
- Tait, GregorGregor TaitGregor Tait is a Scottish swimmer. He was the Commonwealth Games 200 m backstroke and 200 m individual medley champion at the 2006 games in Melbourne....
- Tancock, LiamLiam TancockLiam John Tancock is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimming career at Exeter City Swimming Club in Devon and continued at Loughborough University where he studied sports science...
- Tanner, IreneIrene TannerIris Vera Tanner was an English swimmer born in Eastbourne, who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and 1928 Summer Olympics....
- Taylor, HenryHenry Taylor (swimmer)Henry Taylor was a British freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He served in the Royal Navy during the First World War, and continued to swim competitively until 1926...
- Turner, MichaelMichael Turner (swimmer)Michael H. Turner , is a former British freestyle swimmer.He represented Great Britain at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico in the men's 4×100 m freestyle relay. He also represented England at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica collecting medals...
- Varcoe, HelenHelen VarcoeHelen Gradwell Varcoe was an English swimmer from Croydon, who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.In the 1932 Olympics she won bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay event....
- Walker, FraserFraser WalkerFraser Walker was a Scottish swimmer specialising in the individual medley events. He is best known for winning the silver medal in the men's 200 m individual medley at the inaugural 1993 FINA Short Course World Championships in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, behind Germany's Christian Keller...
- Whitehead, AdamAdam WhiteheadAdam Whitehead is a former breaststroke swimmer from Great Britain, who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. There he was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the men's 100 m and 200m breaststroke....
- Wilkie, DavidDavid Wilkie (swimmer)David Andrew Wilkie MBE is a Scottish former swimmer, who was Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion in the 1970s.He is a member of the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.-Biography:...
- Wilson, IanIan Wilson (swimmer)Ian Wilson is a retired long-distance freestyle swimmer from Great Britain, who represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in fifth place in the men's 1500 m freestyle event...
- Woodroffe, MartynMartyn WoodroffeMartyn J. Woodroffe is a Welsh swimmer who won a Silver medal at the 1968 Olympic Games.Woodroffe represented Wales at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, and 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, winning one silver and two bronze medals at the...
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- Andrews, TheresaTheresa AndrewsTheresa Andrews is a former American college and international swimmer who was a two-time Olympic gold medalist.- Swimming career :...
- Babashoff, ShirleyShirley BabashoffShirley Frances Babashoff is a former swimmer from the United States, who set six world records and earned a total of eight individual Olympic medals in her career...
- Bal, RandallRandall BalRandall Bal is an American swimmer who specializes in the backstroke. He is a former world record holder in the 50-meter backstroke ....
- Barr, BethBeth BarrElizabeth Cynthia Barr is a former backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Beard, AmandaAmanda BeardAmanda Ray Beard is an American swimmer and a seven-time Olympic medalist . She is a former world record holder in the 200-meter breaststroke ....
- Belote, MelissaMelissa BeloteMelissa Louise Belote is an Olympic and former World Record holding backstroke swimmer from the United States. She swam for her native country at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics....
- Benko, LindsayLindsay BenkoLindsay Mintenko is a freestyle swimmer from the United States, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 . There she was a member of the gold medal winning 4×200 m freestyle relay...
- Bennett, BrookeBrooke BennettBrooke Marie Bennett is an American swimmer and triple Olympic champion.-1996 Summer Olympics:Bennett’s first gold medal came in the 800 meter freestyle race at the 1996 Summer Olympics...
- Berkoff, DavidDavid BerkoffDavid Charles Berkoff is a former backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won a total number of four Olympic medals during his career. He is best known for his powerful underwater start, the eponymous "Berkoff Blastoff"...
- Berube, RyanRyan BerubeRyan Berube is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal as a member of the U.S. men's relay team in the 4x200 m freestyle at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Biondi, MattMatt BiondiMatthew Nicholas Biondi is a three-time U.S. Olympic swimmer in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics, winning a total of 11 medals...
- Botsford, BethBeth BotsfordElizabeth Anne Botsford is a former backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won two gold medals as a fifteen-year old at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. She did so in the individual 100m backstroke, and as a member of the women's relay team in 4x100 meter medley. She trained...
- Breen, GeorgeGeorge BreenGeorge Breen is a retired freestyle swimmer from the United States, who has won four Olympic medals in his career. Breen twice broke the world record in the 1500 m freestyle....
- Bruner, CarltonCarlton BrunerThomas Carlton Bruner is a former American college and international swimmer who specialized in long-distance freestyle events....
- Carvin, ChadChad CarvinChad Carvin is an Olympic freestyle swimmer from the United States. He swam for the USA at the 2000 Olympics.He swam for and attended the University of Arizona.-References:...
- Caulkins, TracyTracy CaulkinsTracy Anne Caulkins Stockwell, OAM, is a former American college and international swimmer, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a former world record-holder....
- Cavanaugh, ChrisChris Cavanaugh (swimmer)Christopher Carl "Chris" Cavanaugh is an American swimmer and Olympic champion. He was a part of the USA gold medal winning 4×100m freestyle relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and was also a member of the U.S...
- Cheng, KevinKevin ChengKevin Cheng Ka-wing is a Chinese American singer and television actor from Hong Kong. He is currently an artist under the management of TVB. Kevin Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after his first lead role in Hard Fate as "Ken"...
- Coughlin, NatalieNatalie CoughlinNatalie Anne Coughlin is an American swimmer and eleven-time Olympic medallist.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Coughlin became the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100 m backstroke gold in two consecutive...
- Crabbe, ClarenceBuster CrabbeClarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s.-Birth:...
- Cramer, JaymeJayme CramerJayme Oliver Cramer is a backstroke and butterfly swimmer from the United States. He won the bronze medal in the men's 100m backstroke at the 2003 Pan American Games....
- Crippen, FranFran CrippenFrancis "Fran" Crippen was an American long-distance swimmer. After being a pool swimmer for most of his career, Crippen made the transition to open water swimming in 2006 where he had tremendous success. In international competitions, Crippen won seven medals, five of which were in the open...
- Crippen, MaddyMaddy CrippenMadeleine Crippen is a former female medley swimmer from the United States, and daughter of Peter and Patrica Crippen...
- Crocker, IanIan CrockerIan Lowell Crocker is a former American swimmer and five-time Olympic medalist. He is a former world record holder in the 100 meter butterfly ....
- Daniels, CharlesCharles Daniels (swimmer)Charles Meldrum "Charlie" Daniels is a former American swimmer and eight-time Olympic medalist. Daniels was an innovator of the front crawl swimming style, inventing the "American crawl".-Career:Daniels began his swimming career with the New York Athletic Club in 1903...
- Davis, JoshJosh Davis (swimmer)Joshua Clark Davis is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States who was team captain in 2000, he won five medals as a member of US Men's Relay Teams: three golds at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, and two silvers four years later at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney,...
- Dolan, TomTom DolanTom Dolan is a swimmer from the United States, who won a gold medal and silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics...
- Dusing, NateNate DusingNathaniel James Dusing is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the United States, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 . There he won the silver medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay, although he just swam in the prelims...
- Ederle, GertrudeGertrude EderleGertrude Caroline Ederle was an American competitive swimmer. In 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Gertrude Ederle was the daughter of a German immigrant who ran a butcher shop on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan; she was born in New York City. She was known as...
- Ervin, AnthonyAnthony ErvinAnthony Lee Ervin is a former American swimmer. He has won two Olympic medals and two World Championship golds....
- Evans, JanetJanet EvansJanet Beth Evans is a American competitive swimmer who specializes in distance freestyle. She recently announced her comeback to the sport with intentions to swim in the 2012 Olympic Trials.-Biography:...
- Franklin, MelissaMissy FranklinMelissa "Missy" Jeanette Franklin is an American swimmer. She is a five-time medalist at the World Aquatics Championships and a two-time silver medalist at the World Short Course Championships...
- Gaines, RowdyRowdy GainesAmbrose Gaines IV is a former American swimmer, U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member, Olympic three-time gold medalist, and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame...
- Gangloff, MarkMark GangloffMark Gangloff is an American swimmer who earned a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics by swimming in the 4x100m medley relay preliminaries. He came in fourth place for the 100m breaststroke...
- Genter, SteveSteve GenterSteve Genter is a former freestyle swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist. He won the gold medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:* *...
- Goldblatt, ScottScott GoldblattScott Goldblatt is an American swimmer who specializes in the freestyle.-Biography:Raised in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Goldblatt first began swimming in the children’s pool at his local swim club, Willow Grove Swim Club in Scotch Plains...
- Hall, Gary Jr.Gary Hall, Jr.For his father, also an Olympian, see Gary Hall, Sr.Gary Wayne Hall, Jr. is an American swimmer who competed in the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics and won ten Olympic medals ....
- Hall, Gary Sr.Gary Hall, Sr.Gary Wayne Hall, Sr. is an American ophthalmologist who practiced in Phoenix, Arizona who became famous during the late 1960s and the 1970s, as an Olympic swimmer for the United States....
- Hansen, BrendanBrendan HansenBrendan Joseph Hansen is an American breaststroke swimmer and four-time Olympic medalist...
- Hedgepeth, WhitneyWhitney HedgepethWhitney Hedgepeth is a former American college and international swimmer who won two silver medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia: in the 100m and 200m Backstroke, and a gold medal in the 4x100 metre medley relay....
- Hoff, KatieKatie HoffKathryn "Katie" Elise Hoff is an American swimmer. Hoff is strongest in the 200 and 400 meter individual medley, though she is a very capable swimmer in many events, ranging from the four 200 meter events to the 800 meter freestyle...
- Holm, EleanorEleanor HolmEleanor G. Holm was an American swimmer. An Olympic champion, she is best known for having been suspended from the 1936 Summer Olympics team, after she had attended a cocktail party on the transatlantic cruise ship taking her to Germany...
- Hyman, MistyMisty HymanMisty Dawn Marie Hyman is a former American swimmer who won the gold medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-1996 Olympic Trials:...
- Ivey, MitchellMitchell IveyMitchell Ivey is a former backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the Men's 200m Backstroke at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Four years later in Munich he captured the bronze medal in the same event.-References:...
- Jackson, TrinaTrina JacksonTrina Marie Jackson is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the Women's Relay Team that won the gold medal in the 4×200 m Freestyle a the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her winning teammates were Jenny Thompson, Cristina Teuscher, and Sheila...
- Jacobs, ChristopherChris Jacobs (swimmer)Christopher Charles Jacobs is an Olympic swimmer from Livingston, New Jersey who won two gold medals and a silver medal representing the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea.-Sources:**...
- Jager, TomTom JagerThomas Michael "Tom" Jager is a USA Olympic and former World Record holding freestyle swimmer. He swam on the 1984-92 USA Olympic teams—where he earned seven medals, including five golds—and held the World Record in the 50m free at 3 different times, and at one point for over 10 years . He is an...
- Jendrick, MeganMegan JendrickMegan Jendrick is an American swimmer, record holder and fitness columnist. She won two gold medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Jendrick has set 27 American records and four world records in her swimming career up to date...
- Jensen, LarsenLarsen JensenLarsen Alan Jensen is a former American freestyle swimmer. He is a two-time Olympic medalist.-Career:...
- Johnson, JennaJenna JohnsonJenna Johnson is a former competitive swimmer from the United States who won three Olympic medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California: a gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay, a gold medal in the 4x100 medley relay, and a silver medal in the 100m butterfly...
- Jones, CullenCullen JonesCullen Jones is an American freestyle sprint swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.-Early life:Born in the Bronx borough of New York City, Jones moved to Irvington, New Jersey while in elementary school...
- Jorgensen, JanelJanel JorgensenJanel Simone Jorgensen is a former butterfly swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Joyce, Kara LynnKara Lynn JoyceKara Lynn Joyce is an American swimmer and four-time Olympic silver medalist.-High school career:...
- Kahanamoku, DukeDuke KahanamokuDuke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player and businessman credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.-Early years:The name "Duke" is not a title, but a given name...
- Keller, KleteKlete KellerKlete Keller is an American freestyle swimmer who won medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics in the 400 m freestyle and the 4x200 m freestyle relay. In the 4x200 m freestyle relay, Keller held off a charging Ian Thorpe in the anchor leg to win the race by 0.13 seconds...
- Kempner, PattyPatty KempnerPatricia "Patty" Kempner is a retired medley and breaststroke swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal with the USA's women's team in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy...
- Kinsella, John P.
- Kolb, ClaudiaClaudia KolbClaudia Ann Kolb is a retired breaststroke and medley swimmer from the United States, who won her first Olympic medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics when she was fourteen years of age...
- Kostoff, JeffJeff KostoffJeffrey James Kostoff is a former medley swimmer from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984...
- Kowal, KristyKristy KowalKristina Ann Kowal is a swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the 200 m breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney....
- Krayzelburg, LennyLenny KrayzelburgLenny Krayzelburg is an American backstroke swimmer, and Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder. He swam in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. He won a total of 4 Olympic gold medals....
- Kremer, MitziMitzi KremerMitzi Patricia Kremer is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the women's team that won the bronze medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Lezak, JasonJason LezakJason Edward Lezak is an American Olympic swimmer, winner of 4 Olympic gold medals.He formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club...
- Lochte, RyanRyan LochteRyan Steven Lochte is an American swimmer and a six-time Olympic medalist . As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay...
- Lundquist, SteveSteve LundquistStephen Lundquist is a former swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the Olympic Team when the USA boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics...
- Magnuson, ChristineChristine MagnusonChristine Marie Magnuson is an American swimmer and two-time Olympic medalist.She has won a total of five medals in major international competition, four silvers, and one bronze spanning the Olympics, the World Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships.-Personal:Magnuson went to high school...
- Marshall, PeterPeter Marshall (swimmer)Peter Jeffrey Marshall is an American swimmer who specializes in the backstroke. He is the current world record holder in the 50-meter backstroke and former world record holder in the 100-meter backstroke ....
- Martino, AngelAngel MartinoAngelina L. Myers-Sims better known as Angel Martino is a former American swimmer. She swam in college at Furman University. Over her career, she won three relay Olympic gold medals and three Olympic bronze medals.In addition to her Olympic medals, she won twelve Pan Pacific medals, seven Goodwill...
- McBreen, TomTom McBreenThomas Sean McBreen is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the Men's 400m Freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
- McKinney, FrankFrank McKinneyFrank McKinney was a backstroke swimmer from the United States. He was later a bank executive.The son of Frank E...
- McFarlane, TraceyTracey McFarlaneTracey Danielle McFarlane is a former international breaststroke swimmer, who competed for both Canada and the United States. She held the USA Record in the 100 breaststroke from 1988-1992....
- Meagher, Mary T.Mary T. MeagherMary Terstegge Meagher Plant is an Olympic champion and former World Record holding swimmer from the United States...
- Moe, KarenKaren MoeKaren Patricia Moe-Thornton is a former butterfly swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal in the 200 m Butterfly at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-External links:...
- Montgomery, Jim
- Morales, PabloPablo MoralesPablo Morales is an American former swimmer. He attended Bellarmine College Preparatory, in San Jose, California under the supervision of Larry Rogers...
- Moses, EdEd Moses (swimmer)Glenn Edward Moses, Jr. is an Olympic and former World Record holding breaststroke swimmer from the United States. He swam for the USA at the 2000 Olympics, where he won a gold and silver medal....
- Murphy, JohnJohn Murphy (swimmer)John Joseph Murphy is a former backstroke and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal in the men's 4×100m freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. At the same tournament, the 19-year old also collected a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke.-...
- Namesnik, EricEric NamesnikEric John Namesnik was an Olympic swimmer for the United States.-Biography:He was born and raised in the town of Butler, Pennsylvania. Namesnik won silver medals in the 400-meter individual medley at both the 1992 Summer Olympics and 1996 Summer Olympics...
- Neilson, SandraSandra NeilsonSandra Neilson-Bell is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won three golden medals as a 16-year old at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
- Northway, DouglasDouglas NorthwayDouglas Dale Northway is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the Men's 1500m Freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
- Olsen, JonJon OlsenJon C. B. Olsen is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who was highly successful as a member of the US relay teams in the 1990s....
- Peirsol, AaronAaron PeirsolAaron Wells Peirsol is a former American swimmer who specialized in the backstroke. He is a three-time Olympian and seven-time Olympic medalist . As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×100-meter medley relay...
- Phelps, MichaelMichael PhelpsMichael Fred Phelps is an American swimmer who has, overall, won 16 Olympic medals—six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at Beijing in 2008, becoming the most successful athlete at both of these Olympic Games editions...
- Robie, CarlCarl RobieCarl Robie was an American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. He won a silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan and one gold in 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico...
- Rose, Gabrielle
- Rothhammer, KeenaKeena RothhammerKeena Rothhammer is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States. She is Jewish....
- Ruuska, SylviaSylvia RuuskaSylvia Elina Ruuska is a retired medley and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won two Olympic medals at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia when she was aged fourteen. She captured silver with the women's relay team in the 4x100 m freestyle and bronze in the individual 400...
- Ryan, SeanSean Ryan (swimmer)Sean Ryan is an is an American distance swimmer.-Personal:Ryan is a 2010 graduate of The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was the fastest American high school swimmer at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials as a fifteen year old. He swam with the Scenic City Aquatic Club, a USA Swimming...
- Saari, RoyRoy SaariRoy Allen Saari was a freestyle and medley swimmer from the United States, who won two Olympic medals .-References:* * *...
- Sandeno, KaitlinKaitlin SandenoKaitlin Sandeno is a retired American swimmer, and was part of the team that set the world record in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-Career:...
- Sanders, SummerSummer SandersSummer Elisabeth Sanders is a sports commentator and reporter, TV show host, actress and retired Olympic gold medalist in swimming.- School and swimming :...
- Schollander, DonDon SchollanderDonald Arthur Schollander is a former Olympic swimmer for the United States. He won total of five gold medals and one silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics...
- Schumacher, BradBrad SchumacherBradley Darrell Schumacher is a two-time, two-sport Olympian from the United States. He was part of two gold medal swimming relay teams at the 1996 Olympics...
- Schwenk, TrippTripp SchwenkWilliam Douglas Schwenk is a former backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the 200m Backstroke at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He also competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.-References:* *...
- Soni, RebeccaRebecca SoniRebecca Soni is an American breaststroke swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist. She currently holds the world record in the 100 and 200 m breaststroke and is a former world-record holder in the 100 and 200 m breaststroke .Soni has won a total of nineteen medals in major...
- Spitz, MarkMark SpitzMark Andrew Spitz is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only surpassed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics....
- Stamm, Michael
- Sterkel, JillJill SterkelGillian "Jill" Sterkel is a former competitive freestyle swimmer for the United States of America. At the Olympic Games she won four medals in three Games spanning 12 years. She attended Glen A...
- Stitts, StacianaStaciana StittsStaciana Stitts Winfield is a breaststroke swimmer from the United States. She is a 2000 Summer Olympics and 1999 Pan American Games gold medalist, and 1998 Goodwill Games silver medalist...
- Taormina, SheilaSheila TaorminaSheila Taormina is an Olympic athlete from the United States, who has competed at 4 Olympics and was the first woman to qualify for the Olympics in 3 different sports...
- Teuscher, CristinaCristina TeuscherCristina Teuscher is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the Women's Relay Team that won the gold medal in the 4x200m Freestyle a the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her winning teammates were Jenny Thompson, Trina Jackson, and Sheila...
- Thompson, ChrisChris Thompson (swimmer)Christopher Lee Thompson , is an American swimmer, who won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 1500 m freestyle. He was the second American swimmer to go below the 15 minute mark on the 1500m and held the American Record for 4 years...
- Thompson, JennyJenny ThompsonJennifer Beth Thompson is an American former competitive swimmer, and one of the most decorated Olympians in history, winning twelve medals, including eight gold medals , in the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Olympics.Thompson, a Massachusetts native who calls Dover, New Hampshire her...
- Torres, DaraDara TorresDara Grace Torres is an American international swimmer and a twelve-time Olympic medalist. Torres was the first swimmer from the United States to compete in five Olympic Games , and, at age 41, the oldest swimmer ever to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic team...
- Troy, MichaelMichael TroyMichael Francis Troy is a retired butterfly swimmer from the United States, who broke the world record in the 200m butterfly five consecutive times before it was taken over by fellow American swimmer Carl Robie in 1961....
- Van Dyken, AmyAmy Van DykenAmy Van Dyken is an American swimmer who has six career Olympic gold medals. Four of these gold medals came in the 1996 Summer Olympics, making her the first American woman to accomplish such a feat and the most successful athlete at the 1996 Summer Olympics...
- Varona, Donna deDonna de VaronaDonna Elizabeth de Varona is a former American swimmer of Mexican and Irish descent.-Swimming career:...
- Vanderkaay, PeterPeter VanderkaayPeter Vanderkaay is an American middle-distance freestyle swimmer. He is a three-time Olympic medalist.-Personal life:...
- Vaziri, LeilaLeila VaziriLeila Vaziri is an Iranian American swimmer and former world record holder in the 50 m backstroke.-Collegiate career:Vaziri completed her collegiate swimming career at Indiana University. She was 2005 Big Ten Champion in the 100 yard backstroke and the 2007 NCAA bronze medalist in the 100 yard...
- Vendt, ErikErik VendtErik Vendt is a retired American swimmer. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics...
- Walker, LauraLaura WalkerLaura Anne Walker is a former American college and international swimmer who was an Olympic bronze medalist.Walker was a member of the third-place United States women's relay team that won the bronze medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea...
- Wayte, MaryMary WayteMary Alice Wayte Bradburne is a former American college and international swimmer who was a two-time Olympic gold medalist and television sports commentator.- Early years :...
- Weissmuller, JohnnyJohnny WeissmullerJohnny Weissmuller was an Austro-Hungarian-born American swimmer and actor best known for playing Tarzan in movies. Weissmuller was one of the world's best swimmers in the 1920s, winning five Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal. He won fifty-two US National Championships and set sixty-seven...
- Williams, EstherEsther WilliamsEsther Jane Williams is a retired American competitive swimmer and MGM movie star.Williams set multiple national and regional swimming records in her late teens as part of the Los Angeles Athletic Club swim team...
- Ziegler, KateKate ZieglerKate Marie Ziegler is an American long-distance swimmer. She currently holds the world record in the 1500-meter freestyle ....
Uruguay
- Gallo, DiegoDiego GalloDiego Gallo González is a backstroke swimmer from Uruguay, who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics for his native country.At the 2000 Olympics, he set the Uruguay Record in the 100 backstroke at 58.18.-References:*...
- Fernández, SerranaSerrana FernándezSerrana Andrea Fernández la Blanca is an Olympic backstroke swimmer from Uruguay. She competed at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, where she was flagbearer for Uruguay in the Opening Ceremony.Since 2007 she lives in Spain ....
- Kutscher, Paul AlexanderPaul KutscherPaul Kutscher is a male freestyle swimmer from Uruguay who swam for Uruguay at 2000 and 2004 Olympics. His brother Martín is also an Olympic swimmer, having swum for Uruguay at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
- Picasso, FranciscoFrancisco PicassoFrancisco Picasso Risso is a national-record holding swimmer from Uruguay.He swam for his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He competed in the 50-meter freestyle at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, but did not qualify his heat.-External links:*...
- Scanavino, CarlosCarlos ScanavinoCarlos A. Scanavino Villavicenio is a former international freestyle swimmer from Uruguay.He participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984. His best result was the 12th place in the Men's 400m Freestyle Relay in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
Venezuela
- Monasterio, RicardoRicardo MonasterioRicardo Andrés Monasterio Guimaraes is a Venezuelan international swimmer who represented his native country in the 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.Monasterio was born in Caracas, Venezuela...
- Mora, NelsonNelson MoraNelson Jesús Mora Molina in Caracas, Venezuela,is a former Butterfly Swimmer from Venezuela who won the 200m Butterfly at the...
- Sánchez, Francisco
- Vidal, RafaelRafael VidalRafael Antonio Vidal Castro was a Venezuelan international swimmer and sports commentator.Vidal was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1964. At age 19, he became the first Venezuelan swimmer to win an Olympic medal in the 200-meter butterfly competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,...
Zimbabwe
- Coventry, KirstyKirsty CoventryKirsty Leigh Coventry is a Zimbabwean swimmer and world record holder. She attended and swam competitively for Auburn University in Alabama, in the United States...