Nicknamed "Eric the Eel," Moussambani's labored but determined 100m freestyle heat at the 2000 Sydney Olympics became one of the Games' most celebrated underdog moments.
Record no. MRB-2026-006933
Most Famous Slow Swim in Olympic History
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