Alain Bernard
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Alain Bernard's list of achievements is nothing short of remarkable. He is one of only a few French swimmers to have won multiple Olympic gold medals, and his 19 World Championship medals place him among the most decorated swimmers of his generation. His world record in the 100m freestyle stood as a benchmark for years, inspiring a new wave of sprinters. Being inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2017 cemented his status as an all-time great.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to swimming.
Special Olympics France Ambassador
Appointed as an ambassador to promote inclusive sports.
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Greatest Swimmers of All Time
Records & Feats
World Record in 100m Freestyle
Set a world record of 46.94 seconds in the 100m freestyle in 2009.
First Frenchman to Win Olympic 100m Freestyle Gold
Won the 100m freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics, the first French swimmer to do so.