François Heersbrandt
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François Heersbrandt (born 12 December 1989 in Uccle, Belgium) is a Belgian swimmer. He competed in the 100 m butterfly event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the semi-finals despite setting a new Belgian record (52.22) in his qualifying heat.[1][2] Heersbrandt competed in the same event at the 2008 Summer Olympics but was eliminated after the qualifying heats.[3]
At the 2011 European Short Course Swimming Championships, he won a bronze medal in the 4x50m freestyle and set a new Belgian record with a time of 1.25,83. His partners for the relay were Jasper Aerents, Emmanuel Vanluchene and Louis Croenen.[4] Heersbrandt also holds the Belgian record for the 50m butterfly (23.66)[5] and in the 50m butterfly and 100m butterfly on short course.
References
- ↑ de Valensart, Maxime (2 August 2012). "François Heersbrandt éliminé en demi-finales du 100 m papillon" (in French). 7sur7. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ↑ London 2012 profile
- ↑ Sports Reference profile
- ↑ "Natation : bronze pour le relais 4x50m libre masculin" (in French). Le Soir. December 11, 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ↑ "Heersbrandt en Lecluse maken indruk op BK zwemmen" (in Dutch). Gazet van Antwerpen. 2011-04-30. Retrieved 9 August 2012.