Gijs Damen

Gijs Damen (born 20 July 1979) is a retired Dutch swimmer. Between 2001 and 2005 he won one silver and three gold medals in the 4×50 m freestyle relay at the European Short Course Swimming Championships.[1] While winning the 2003 title the Dutch team set a new world record.[2]

Gijs Damen
Personal information
Born (1979-07-20) 20 July 1979
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubPSV/NZE, ZPC Breda, MNC Dordrecht
Medal record
Representing the  Netherlands
European Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place2001 Antwerp 4×50 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2002 Riesa 4×50 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2003 Dublin 4×50 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2005 Trieste 4×50 m freestyle

He retired from competitive swimming in September 2006 and lives in Breda.[1]

References

  1. Gijs Damen. zwemkroniek.com
  2. Van den Hoogenband in Dutch glory. CNN (2003-12-14).


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