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Eric Moussambani Malonga (born 31 May 1978) is an Equatoguinean former swimmer. Nicknamed Eric the Eel by the media, Moussambani won brief international fame at the 2000 Summer Olympics for an extremely unlikely victory.
Sep 14, 2017 · 7 days ago. 📺 Watch all the #Paris2024 action LIVE! ️ https://go.olympics.com/watch 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Wildcard entry Eric "the Eel" M...
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Oct 9, 2015 · Eric Moussambani was the first swimmer from Equatorial Guinea to compete in the 100m freestyle at an international competition. He shares his story of overcoming challenges, receiving support from the crowd and media, and promoting swimming in his country.
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Jan 25, 2023 · Eric Moussambani was the first swimmer to represent Equatorial Guinea at the 2000 Sydney Games. He competed in the 100-meter freestyle, but struggled to complete the race and became a symbol of hope and perseverance.
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...
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3 days ago · This happened in the case of Eric Moussambani in Sydney 2000. The swimmer from Equatorial Guinea had taken to the sport only eight months prior to the Games and had received an invitation to take part through a wildcard, provided by the IOC to athletes from those countries which lack in training facilities.
