European LC Championships 1993
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The 1993 European Aquatics Championships were held in Sheffield
, United Kingdom
from Tuesday 3 August to Sunday 8 August, in the 50 m pool of the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. The 21st edition of the event was organised by the LEN
.
Besides swimming there were titles contested in open water swimming
, diving
, synchronized swimming
(women) and water polo
. The open water competition though was held in Slapy, Slovakia
from 28 August to 29 August, while the women's water polo tournament was played in Leeds
.
The swimming championships resulted in one world and one European record: Károly Güttler
improved the world's best time in the qualifying heats of the men's 100 m breaststroke, while Franziska van Almsick
bettered the continental's best time in the women's 100 m freestyle. Star swimmer at this meet was Krisztina Egerszegi
, winning four gold medals for Hungary
.
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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from Tuesday 3 August to Sunday 8 August, in the 50 m pool of the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. The 21st edition of the event was organised by the LEN
Ligue Européenne de Natation
Ligue Européenne de Natation or LEN is the European governing body for aquatic sports affiliated to FINA—it is the Continental Association for Europe. It was founded in 1927 in Bologna, Italy....
.
Besides swimming there were titles contested in open water swimming
Open water swimming
Open water swimming takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as open oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, canals, and reservoirs.The beginning of the modern age of open water swimming is sometimes taken to be May 3, 1810, when Lord Byron swam several miles to cross the Hellespont from Europe to Asia.In...
, diving
Diving
Diving is the sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, sometimes while performing acrobatics. Diving is an internationally-recognized sport that is part of the Olympic Games. In addition, unstructured and non-competitive diving is a recreational pastime.Diving is one...
, synchronized swimming
Synchronized swimming
Synchronized swImming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance and gymnastics, consisting of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music....
(women) and water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
. The open water competition though was held in Slapy, Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
from 28 August to 29 August, while the women's water polo tournament was played in Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
.
The swimming championships resulted in one world and one European record: Károly Güttler
Károly Güttler
Károly 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...
improved the world's best time in the qualifying heats of the men's 100 m breaststroke, while Franziska van Almsick
Franziska van Almsick
Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen....
bettered the continental's best time in the women's 100 m freestyle. Star swimmer at this meet was Krisztina Egerszegi
Krisztina Egerszegi
Krisztina Egerszegi is a Hungarian former world record holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the modern era...
, winning four gold medals for Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
.
Medal table
| 1 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 29 | |
| 2 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 29 | |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 | |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 18 |  Belarus |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 47 | 47 | 47 | 141 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Men's events
| 50 m freestyle |  Alexander PopovAlexander 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... Russia |
 Christophe KalfayanChristophe Kalfayan Christophe 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:*... France |
 Raimundas MažuolisRaimundas Mažuolis Raimundas 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... Lithuania |
| 100 m freestyle | Alexander Popov Alexander 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... Russia |
 Tommy WernerTommy Werner Tommy 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... Sweden |
 Pavel KhnykinUkraine |
| 200 m freestyle |  Antti KasvioAntti Kasvio Antti 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... Finland |
Yevgeny Sadovyi Yevgeny Sadovyi Yevgeny 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:... Russia |
Anders Holmertz Anders Holmertz Anders 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... Sweden |
| 400 m freestyle | Antti Kasvio Antti Kasvio Antti 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... Finland |
 Paul PalmerPaul 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 ... Great Britain |
Anders Holmertz Anders Holmertz Anders 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... Sweden |
| 1500 m freestyle |  Jörg HoffmannJörg 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... Germany |
Sebastian Wiese Sebastian Wiese Sebastian Wiese is a retired freestyle swimmer from Germany, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. He won a bronze and a silver medal at the European Long Course Championships in the men's 1500 m freestyle in the early 1990s.-References:*... Germany |
 Igor MajcenIgor Majcen Igor Majcen is a retired male freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. He is a three-time Olympian, making his debut in 1988 for FR Yugoslavia.... Slovenia |
| 100 m backstroke |  Martin López-ZuberoMartin López-Zubero Martín 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... Spain |
Vladimir Selkov Vladimir Selkov Vladimir 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:* *... Russia |
Martin Harris Martin 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:*... Great Britain |
| 200 m backstroke | Vladimir Selkov Vladimir Selkov Vladimir 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:* *... Russia |
Martin López-Zubero Martin López-Zubero Martín 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... Spain |
 Emanuele MerisiEmanuele Merisi Emanuele 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 .... Italy |
| 100 m breaststroke |  Károly GüttlerKároly Güttler Károly 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... Hungary |
Nick Gillingham Nick Gillingham Nicholas 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... Great Britain |
Vitaliy Kirichuk Russia |
| 200 m breaststroke | Nick Gillingham Nick Gillingham Nicholas 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... Great Britain |
Károly Güttler Károly Güttler Károly 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... Hungary |
Andrey Korneyev Andrey Korneyev Andrey Korneyev is a retired breaststroke swimmer from Russia, who won the bronze medal in the men's 200 m breaststroke event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. A year earlier he captured the gold medal in the same event at the 1995 European Championships in Vienna,... Russia |
| 100 m butterfly |  Rafał SzukałaPoland |
Denis Pankratov Denis Pankratov Denis 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... Russia |
 Miloš MiloševićMiloš Miloševic Miloš Milošević is a swimmer from Croatia. His best swimming discipline was butterfly stroke, but he also competed in freestyle and backstroke.... Croatia |
| 200 m butterfly | Denis Pankratov Denis Pankratov Denis 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... Russia |
Franck Esposito Franck Esposito Franck Esposito is a former swimmer from France, who won the bronze medal in the 200 metres butterfly at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona... France |
Chris-Carol Bremer Chris-Carol Bremer Chris-Carol Bremer is a former German Olympic swimmer of the 1990s who captained the German swimming team at the 2000 Summer Olympics.- Reference :... Germany |
| 200 m individual medley | Jani Sievinen Jani Sievinen Jani 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... Finland |
Attila Czene Attila Czene Attila 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:**... Hungary |
Christian Keller Christian Keller Christian 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... Germany |
| 400 m individual medley | Tamás Darnyi Tamás Darnyi Tamás 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... Hungary |
Jani Sievinen Jani Sievinen Jani 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... Finland |
 Marcel WoudaMarcel Wouda Marcel 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... Netherlands |
| 4×100 m freestyle relay | Vladimir Predkin Vladimir Predkin Vladimir Viktorovich Predkin is a retired freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in freestyle relay.-References:*... Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Vasilevich Pyshnenko is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who won one gold medal and two silver medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics at Barcelona and one silver medal 1996 Summer Olympics at Atlanta... Yevgeny Sadovyi Yevgeny Sadovyi Yevgeny 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:... Alexander Popov Alexander 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... |
Fredrik Letzler Fredrik Letzler Fredrik Lars-Owe Letzler is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He competed twice at the Summer Olympics for his native country, in 1992 and 1996, both in the men's 4×100 m freestyle relay.- References :... Tommy Werner Tommy Werner Tommy 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... Lars Frölander Lars Frölander Lars 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... Anders Holmertz Anders Holmertz Anders 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... |
Christian Tröger Christian Tröger Christian-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 :* *... Jochen Bludau Steffen Zesner Steffen Zesner Steffen 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... Bengt Zikarsky Bengt Zikarsky Bengt Zikarsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Tröger, his twin brother Björn Zikarsky and Mark Pinger... |
| 4×200 m freestyle relay | Sergey Lepikov Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Pyshnenko Vladimir Vasilevich Pyshnenko is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who won one gold medal and two silver medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics at Barcelona and one silver medal 1996 Summer Olympics at Atlanta... Yuri Mukin Yevgeny Sadovyi Yevgeny Sadovyi Yevgeny 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:... |
Jörg Hoffmann Jörg 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... Christian Tröger Christian Tröger Christian-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 :* *... Christian Keller Christian Keller Christian 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... Steffen Zesner Steffen Zesner Steffen 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... |
Christophe Marchand Christophe Marchand Christophe 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:*... Yann DeFabrique Lionel Poirot Christophe Bordeau Christophe Bordeau Christophe 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:* *... |
| 4×100 m medley relay | Vladimir Selkov Vladimir Selkov Vladimir 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:* *... Vitaliy Kirichuk Denis Pankratov Denis Pankratov Denis 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... Alexander Popov Alexander 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... |
Tamás Deutsch Tamás Deutsch Tamás 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... Károly Güttler Károly Güttler Károly 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... Péter Horváth Péter Horváth Péter Horváth is a former butterfly swimmer from Hungary, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992.-References:*... Béla Szabados |
Martin Harris Martin 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:*... Nick Gillingham Nick Gillingham Nicholas 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... Mike Fibbens Mike Fibbens Michael Wenham Fibbens is an English swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 .-References:* * *... Mark Foster Mark Foster (swimmer) Mark Andrew Foster is a British professional swimmer, specialising in butterfly and freestyle at 50 metres.... |
Women's events
| 50 m freestyle | Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen.... Germany |
Linda Olofsson Linda Olofsson (swimmer) Linda Olofsson , later Linda Andersson, is a former female freestyle swimmer from Sweden. She competed twice at the Summer Olympics for her native country, in 1992 and 1996, both in the women's 50 m freestyle and the women's 4×100 m freestyle.-References:... Sweden |
Inge de Bruijn Inge de Bruijn Inge 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.... Netherlands |
| 100 m freestyle | Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen.... Germany |
 Martina MoravcováMartina Moravcová Martina 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... Slovakia |
Catherine Plewinski Catherine Plewinski Catherine 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... France |
| 200 m freestyle | Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen.... Germany |
 Liliana DobrescuLiliana Dobrescu Liliana Dobrescu , born 19 April 1971, is a former freestyle swimmer from Romania.She competed at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, finishing third in the B Final of the 100 metres freestyle in a time of 56.79 seconds.-References:... Romania |
Karen Pickering Karen Pickering Karen 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... Great Britain |
| 400 m freestyle | Dagmar Hase Dagmar Hase Dagmar 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:*... Germany |
Kerstin Kielgass Kerstin Kielgass Kerstin Kielgass is a German former swimmer.... Germany |
 Irene DalbyIrene Dalby Irene Karine Dalby is a former international swimmer from Norway, who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s... Norway |
| 800 m freestyle | Jana Henke Jana Henke Jana 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.... Germany |
Irene Dalby Irene Dalby Irene Karine Dalby is a former international swimmer from Norway, who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s... Norway |
 Olga ŠplíchalováOlga Šplíchalová Olga Šplíchalová is a retired female freestyle swimmer from the Czech Republic, who twice competed for her native country at the Olympic Games: in 1992 and 1996.-References:*... Czech Republic |
| 100 m backstroke | Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi is a Hungarian former world record holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the modern era... Hungary |
Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Aleksandrovna Zhivanevskaya is a 5-time Olympic backstroke swimmer from Russia, who has swum for Spain since 1999, following her marriage to a Spaniard .... Russia |
Sandra Völker Sandra Völker Sandra 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... Germany |
| 200 m backstroke | Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi is a Hungarian former world record holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the modern era... Hungary |
Lorenza Vigarani Lorenza Vigarani Lorenza Vigarani is a retired backstroke swimmer from Italy, who represented her native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. She won her first international senior medal as a member of the women's 4×100 medley relay team at the 1987 European Championships .-References:*... Italy |
Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Aleksandrovna Zhivanevskaya is a 5-time Olympic backstroke swimmer from Russia, who has swum for Spain since 1999, following her marriage to a Spaniard .... Russia |
| 100 m breaststroke | Sylvia Gerasch Germany |
Svetlana Bondarenko Svetlana Bondarenko Svitlana 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... Ukraine |
Elena Rudkovskaya Belarus |
| 200 m breaststroke |  Brigitte BecueBrigitte Becue Brigitte Becue is a retired breaststroke swimmer from Belgium, who competed for her native country at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988... Belgium |
Anna Nikitina Russia |
Marie Hardiman Great Britain |
| 100 m butterfly | Catherine Plewinski Catherine Plewinski Catherine 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... France |
Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen.... Germany |
Bettina Ustrowski Germany |
| 200 m butterfly | Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi is a Hungarian former world record holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the modern era... Hungary |
Katrin Jaeke Germany |
Bárbara Franco Barbara Franco Bárbara 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... Spain |
| 200 m individual medley | Daniela Hunger Daniela Hunger Daniela 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... Germany |
Darya Shmeleva Russia |
Silvia Parera Silvia Parera Silvia 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.... Spain |
| 400 m individual medley | Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi Krisztina Egerszegi is a Hungarian former world record holding swimmer and one of the greatest Hungarian Olympic champions of the modern era... Hungary |
Darya Shmeleva Russia |
Hana Černá Hana Cerná Hana Černá is a retired female freestyle and medley swimmer from the Czech Republic. She competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 for Czechoslovakia.-References:*... Czech Republic |
| 4×100 m freestyle relay | Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen.... Kerstin Kielgass Kerstin Kielgass Kerstin Kielgass is a German former swimmer.... Manuela Stellmach Manuela Stellmach Manuela 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... Daniela Hunger Daniela Hunger Daniela 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... |
Ellen Svensson Linda Olofsson Linda Olofsson (swimmer) Linda Olofsson , later Linda Andersson, is a former female freestyle swimmer from Sweden. She competed twice at the Summer Olympics for her native country, in 1992 and 1996, both in the women's 50 m freestyle and the women's 4×100 m freestyle.-References:... Louise Jöhncke Louise Jöhncke Louise 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... Malin Nilsson Malin Nilsson Malin 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:... |
Svetlana Lesyukova Natalya Meshcheryakova Olga Kiritchenko Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Aleksandrovna Zhivanevskaya is a 5-time Olympic backstroke swimmer from Russia, who has swum for Spain since 1999, following her marriage to a Spaniard .... |
| 4×200 m freestyle relay | Kerstin Kielgass Kerstin Kielgass Kerstin Kielgass is a German former swimmer.... Simone Osygus Simone Osygus Simone Osygus is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the Summer Olympics.... Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen.... Dagmar Hase Dagmar Hase Dagmar 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:*... |
Louise Jöhncke Louise Jöhncke Louise 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... Magdalena Schultz Therèse Lundin Therèse Lundin (swimmer) Therèse Lundin is a former Swedish Olympic butterfly swimmer. She competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, where she finished 12th in the 100 m butterfly with a time of 1:01.38.-References:*... Malin Nilsson Malin Nilsson Malin 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:... |
Sarah Hardcastle Sarah Hardcastle Sarah 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... Debbie Armitage Claire Huddart Claire Huddart Claire Huddart is a former freestyle swimmer from Great Britain, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996.-References:*... Karen Pickering Karen Pickering Karen 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... |
| 4×100 m medley relay | Sandra Völker Sandra Völker Sandra 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... Sylvia Gerasch Bettina Ustrowski Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick Franziska van Almsick is a German swimmer. She won her first Olympic medals in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games aged fourteen.... |
Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Zhivanevskaya Nina Aleksandrovna Zhivanevskaya is a 5-time Olympic backstroke swimmer from Russia, who has swum for Spain since 1999, following her marriage to a Spaniard .... Olga Prokhorova Svetlana Pozdeyeva Svetlana Vanyo Svetlana Pozdeyeva is a Russian-American swimmer, coach, and private swimming instructor. She is a World Champion medalist, Russian National record holder, and 1996 Olympics finalist.... Natalya Meshcheryakova |
Kathy Osher Jaime King Jaime 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.... Nicola Goodwin Karen Pickering Karen Pickering Karen 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... |
Men's events
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| 25 km open water |
Women's events
| 5 km open water | |||
| 25 km open water |
Men's events
| 1 m springboard | Peter Böhler Germany |
Joakim Andersson Joakim Andersson (diver) Arne Joakim Andersson is a retired diver from Sweden. He won four medals at the European Championships in the early 1990s.... Sweden |
Boris Lietzow Germany |
| 3 m springboard | Jan Hempel Jan Hempel Jan Hempel is a German diver who competed at the 1988, 1992, 1996, and the 2000 Summer Olympics, winning two Olympic medals. Hempel won a silver in 10 m Platform and a bronze medal in 10 m synchronized platform... Germany |
Dmitri Sautin Dmitri Sautin Dmitri Ivanovich Sautin is a Russian diver who has won more medals than any other Olympic diver. He was born in Voronezh.Sautin started diving at age seven; however, his diving career almost ended in 1991 when he was stabbed multiple times in an attack. After spending two months in the hospital,... Russia |
Joakim Andersson Joakim Andersson (diver) Arne Joakim Andersson is a retired diver from Sweden. He won four medals at the European Championships in the early 1990s.... Sweden |
| 10 m platform | Dmitri Sautin Dmitri Sautin Dmitri Ivanovich Sautin is a Russian diver who has won more medals than any other Olympic diver. He was born in Voronezh.Sautin started diving at age seven; however, his diving career almost ended in 1991 when he was stabbed multiple times in an attack. After spending two months in the hospital,... Russia |
Bobby Morgan Bob Morgan (diver) Robert Morgan is a retired diver from Great Britain, who is best known for winning a bronze and a silver medal in the men's 10 m platform at the European Championships in the early 1990s.... Great Britain |
Jan Hempel Jan Hempel Jan Hempel is a German diver who competed at the 1988, 1992, 1996, and the 2000 Summer Olympics, winning two Olympic medals. Hempel won a silver in 10 m Platform and a bronze medal in 10 m synchronized platform... Germany |
Women's events
| 1 m springboard | Simona Koch Simona Koch Simona Koch is a retired diver from Germany, who competed for her native country at two Summer Olympics, in 1992 and 1996. She was affiliated with the Berliner Turn- und Sportclub in Berlin. Koch won two medals at the 1993 European Championships.-References:*... Germany |
Irina Lashko Irina Lashko Irina Lashko is a Russian diver, who after her marriage with an Australian became known as Irina Furler.Lashko competed in four Summer Olympics, and represented four different countries: Soviet Union , Unified Team , Russia and Australia . She won a total number of three Olympic medals, two... Russia |
Vera Ilyina Russia |
| 3 m springboard | Brita Baldus Brita Baldus Brita Pia Baldus is a German diver, who competed for East Germany until the unification in 1991. She was affiliated with the Sportclub Deutsche Hochschule für Körperkultur in Leipzig.... Germany |
Vera Ilyina Russia |
Simona Koch Simona Koch Simona Koch is a retired diver from Germany, who competed for her native country at two Summer Olympics, in 1992 and 1996. She was affiliated with the Berliner Turn- und Sportclub in Berlin. Koch won two medals at the 1993 European Championships.-References:*... Germany |
| 10 m platform | Svetlana Khokhlova Russia |
Ute Wetzig Ute Wetzig Ute Wetzig is a female diver from Germany, who won a gold, a silver and a bronze medal in the women's 10 m platform event at the European Championships in the early 1990s.... Germany |
Olena Zhupina Olena Zhupina Olena Zhupina is a female diver from Ukraine who won the bronze medal with Ganna Sorokina in the Women's 3m Synchronized Springboard competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Zhupina also competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Ukraine |
Synchronized swimming
| Solo | Olga Sedakova Olga Sedakova Olga Sedakova is a former Russian synchronized swimmer who competed at two Olympic Games, won three gold medals in the world championships, and ten golds at the European Championships.-Soviet and Unified Team:... Russia |
Marianne Aeschbacher France |
Kerry Shacklock Great Britain |
| Duet | Olga Sedakova Olga Sedakova Olga Sedakova is a former Russian synchronized swimmer who competed at two Olympic Games, won three gold medals in the world championships, and ten golds at the European Championships.-Soviet and Unified Team:... Anna Kozlova Anna Kozlova Anna Kozlova is a former synchronized swimmer who competed in three Olympic Games. After competing in the 1992 Summer Olympics and winning four European Championships representing the Soviet Union and its successor organizations, she defected to the United States in 1993. After missing the 1996... Russia |
Marianne Aeschbacher Céline Leveque France |
Kerry Shacklock Laila Vakil Great Britain |
| Team | Russia |
Early Modern France |
Italy |
Men's team event
| Team competition |
Women's team event
| Team competition |