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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eric_MoussambaniEric Moussambani - Wikipedia

    Eric Moussambani Malonga (born 31 May 1978) is an Equatoguinean swimmer. Nicknamed Eric the eel by the media, Moussambani won brief international fame at the 2000 Summer Olympics for an extremely unlikely victory.

  2. www.swimmingworldmagazine.com › news › eric-the-eel-a-unique-tale-of-hope-andEric the Eel: A Unique Tale of Hope and Struggle - Swimming World

    Jan 25, 2023 · Eric Moussambani, nicknamed Eric the Eel, was a major story at the 2000 Olympics, where he barely finished the 100-meter freestyle.

  3. www.youtube.com › watchThe incredible story of Eric Moussambani | Olympic Memories

    Jul 4, 2021 · Eric Moussambani’s life has never been the same since his memorable appearance in the 100m freestyle heats at Sydney 2000. Find out why the Men's 100m Freestyle race he was involved in became...

  4. face2faceafrica.com › article › the-remarkable-olympic-story-of-equatorial-guineasThe remarkable Olympic story of Eq. Guinea’s ... - Face2Face...

    Aug 2, 2021 · Eric Moussambani was nicknamed 'Eric the Eel' by fans and sponsors. (Getty Images) Twenty-one years ago, Eric Moussambani became the first swimmer from Equatorial Guinea, one of the smallest...

  5. www.youtube.com › watchThe Inspiring Determination of Eric Moussambani - YouTube

    Olympics. 11.7M subscribers. 467K views 6 years ago #Beijing2022 #Tokyo2020. ...more. 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Wildcard entry Eric "the Eel" Moussambani from...

  6. www.olympedia.org › athletes › 93469Olympedia – Éric Moussambani

    Known as “Eric the Eel,” Moussambani had never before swum in a 50-metre pool and had only begun swimming a few months before the Sydney Olympics. Equatorial Guinea found it could enter one male swimmer and put out a call for athletes to compete, and Moussambani was the only one who answered the call.

  7. www.nzherald.co.nz › sport › swimming-20-years-on-the-story-of-eric-the-eelSwimming: 20 years on - the story of Eric 'the Eel' Moussambani

    Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, the cult hero, who was given the nickname 'Eric the Eel', opened up on the moment and what was to follow.

  8. olympics.com › en › newsEric Moussambani: Sydney 2000 changed my life - Olympic News

    Though his solitary race at Sydney 2000 would be his first and last Olympic appearance, Moussambani went on to set a new national 100m freestyle record of 57 seconds. Thanks to his efforts, Equatorial Guinea now boasts two 50m pools, while he has gone on to become his country’s swimming team coach. “I’m trying to promote swimming in my ...

  9. www.nbcsports.com › olympics › newsWhen 'Eric the Eel' captivated the Sydney Olympics - NBC Sports

    Apr 10, 2020 · Moussambani became a media sensation. He was given a nickname: Eric the Eel, reminiscent of Eddie the Eagle, the British ski jumper who finished last at the 1988 Calgary Winter Games.

  10. www.africanews.com › 2020/09/18 › how-eric-the-eel-transformed-swimming-inHow 'Eric the eel' transformed swimming in Equatorial Guinea

    Sep 18, 2020 · Moussambani, nicknamed 'Eric the Eel' by fans and sponsors, had only recently learned to swim and had never seen a 50-metre pool before arriving in Sydney.

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