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Pieter van den Hoogenband is a Dutch swimmer renowned for his exceptional performances in the sprint freestyle and butterfly events. He gained international recognition at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and went on to win multiple gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics. Van den Hoogenband's achievements in swimming extend beyond the Olympics, as he has also won numerous world and European titles. more

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