About Aleksander Hetland
Born 1982. Aleksander Hetland is a Norwegian swimmer and marketing manager.
Aleksander Hetland (born 26 December 1982) is a Norwegian former swimmer. Hetland, who represented Bærumssvømmerne, had his strength in the medley events. He became world champion in the men's 50 metre breaststroke in the 2012 Short Course Worlds in Istanbul.
At the 2004 Short Course Worlds in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, Hetland finished fourth in the 100 m individual medley, setting the Norwegian Record with his time of 54.44.
In 2019, Hetland was crowned the winner of Skal vi danse, the Norwegian version of Dancing with the Stars, with professional dancer Nadya Khamitskaya. The pair defeated influencer and fitness instructor Jørgine Massa Vasstrand and Jørgen Nilsen in the final. He returned for the 2022 Skal vi danse: All Stars season, alongside professional dancer Helene Spilling. They made it to the semi-final, where they finished in 3rd place.
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Who is Aleksander Hetland?
Norwegian swimmer
When was Aleksander Hetland born?
Aleksander Hetland was born on 26 December 1982 in Tromsø.
What is Aleksander Hetland's occupation?
Aleksander Hetland is a swimmer and marketing manager.
What nationality is Aleksander Hetland?
Aleksander Hetland is Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Aleksander Hetland
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