Uwe Daßler
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Uwe 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. He was European champion in the 400 m freestyle in 1985 and 1987.
At the 1988 Olympics, Daßler set the men's 400 freestyle world record
in winning the event in 3:46.95.
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer from Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, who won three medals for the GDR at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul, South Korea. He was European champion in the 400 m freestyle in 1985 and 1987.
At the 1988 Olympics, Daßler set the men's 400 freestyle world record
World record progression 400 metres freestyle
The first world record in the men's 400 metres freestyle in long course swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation in 1908. In the short course swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991.-Long course:-Short course:-Long...
in winning the event in 3:46.95.