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Pieter Cornelis Martijn van den Hoogenband (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpitɛr vɑn dən ˈɦoːɣə(m)ˌbɑnt]; born 14 March 1978) is a Dutch retired swimmer. He is a triple Olympic champion and former world record holder.
Learn about the career and achievements of Pieter van den Hoogenband, the only swimmer to win the 100m and 200m freestyle at two Olympic Games. Find out how he beat Thorpe, Popov and Phelps in his glory days.
Pieter Cornelis Martijn van den Hoogenband ( Maastricht, 14 maart 1978) is een voormalige Nederlandse zwemmer, drievoudig olympisch kampioen, zestienmaal Europees kampioen en eenmaal wereldkampioen. Carrière.
The Dutch triple Olympic champion shares his insights on how he handled his emotions, mental health and career choices in swimming. He also gives advice to young athletes and talks about his slogan 'Inspire a Generation'.
Learn about the Dutch swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals in the 100 and 200 m freestyle events. Find out his biography, results, records, awards and family relations.
Jul 31, 2020 · Pieter van den Hoogenband, also known as the Flying Dutchman, broke the 48-second barrier in the 100 meter freestyle for the first time in history at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He won the gold medal and set the Olympic Record, which lasted until 2008, and also swept the 50 and 200 freestyles.
Pieter van den Hoogenband had a swimming pedigree as his mother was an 800m freestyle silver medalist from the European Championships. At age 18, he came 4th in both the 100m and 200m freestyle...
