Nicolaas "Nick" Driebergen is a former Dutch Swimmer who is specialized in backstroke. He currently holds national long course records in all backstroke events and in the 4×100 medley relay. At short course he holds the national record in 50 and 100 m backstroke and in the 4×50 medley relay. He was the first swimmer in his country to swim the 100 m backstroke under 55 seconds and 200 m backstroke under 2 minutes at the long course.
Nick Driebergen, Dutch swimmer
On August 19, in the year 1987, Nick Driebergen, Dutch swimmer. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 19, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Nick Driebergen. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 19, 1987 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 July 2026.
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