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Imri Ganiel
Imri Ganiel is an Israeli swimmer who competed for Israel in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2012 London Olympics.
born 1992Israeli 100-meter breaststroke recordCompeting at the 2012 Olympics
- Born
- 8 January 1992, Beersheba
- Occupation
- swimmer
Imri Ganiel was born in 1992 in Beersheba
Imri Ganiel was born on 8 January 1992 in Beersheba and grew up in Omer. His father, Amir Ganiel, is a former Israeli swimming champion and record holder. He began swimming at age 8 and started competing at age 12.
He trained under coach Adi Wolfman at Hapoel Negev Swimmers, and later moved with his coach to Hapoel Jerusalem. As a youth he set several Israeli age-group records in breaststroke. He won a bronze medal in 2007 and a silver medal in 2008 at the Comen Cup.
In 2009 and 2010 he won gold medals at the Israeli short-course championships. He holds the Israeli record in the 100-meter breaststroke, with 1:00.96 minutes, set in a European Championships final. He competed at the 2012 London Olympics, placing 32nd in the heats, and at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona.
Milestones in Imri Ganiel's life
- 1992
Born in Beersheba.
- 2007
Won bronze in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Comen Cup in Cyprus.
- 2008
Won silver at the Comen Cup in Larnaca.
- 2009
Competed at the European Junior Championships in Prague.
- 2010
Won 5 medals at the Israeli short-course championships.
- 2012
Competed in the 100-meter breaststroke at the London Olympics.
- 2013
Represented Israel at the World Championships in Barcelona.
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