Roland Schoeman

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1. When was Roland Schoeman born?July 3, 1980
2. Where was Roland Schoeman born?Pretoria, South Africa
3. What is the olympic games competed?2000, 2004, 2008, 2012
4. Who is Roland Schoeman?Roland Schoeman is a South African swimmer who won Olympic gold and set world records in freestyle and butterfly events.
5. When did he win his Olympic gold medal?He won his Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games as part of South Africa's 4x100m freestyle relay team.

World Record Holder: An athlete who has achieved the fastest recorded time or highest score in a specific athletic discipline.
Freestyle Swimming: A swimming stroke category where athletes can use any style, typically the front crawl for maximum speed.
Butterfly Stroke: A demanding swimming stroke characterized by simultaneous arm movements and a dolphin kick.
Relay Race: A competitive event where a team of athletes each complete a segment of the race in succession.