Eric Moussambani Malonga was born on 31 May 1978 and is an Equatoguinean swimmer.
10 Facts About Eric Moussambani
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Eric Moussambani later became the coach of the national swimming squad of Equatorial Guinea.
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Eric Moussambani gained entry to the Olympics without meeting the minimum qualification requirements via a wildcard draw designed to encourage participation by developing countries lacking full training facilities.
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Pieter van den Hoogenband won in a time of 48.30 seconds ; Eric Moussambani took more than twice that time to finish.
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Eric Moussambani's performance generated spectator and media interest in Paula Barila Bolopa, the only other Equatoguinean swimmer at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
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In 2001, Eric Moussambani competed in the 50 metres freestyle at the 2001 World Aquatics Championship in Fukuoka, Japan, finishing 88th out of 92 athletes.
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Eric Moussambani set a new Equatorial Guinean record for the distance.
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Eric Moussambani was the first male athlete in the nation's history ever to participate in the event.
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Eric Moussambani did not take part in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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Eric Moussambani's exploits triggered comparisons to the 1988 Winter Olympics, when both British ski-jumper Eddie the Eagle and the Jamaican bobsled team became objects of interest and amusement due to their improbable participation in their sports.