About Amir Ganiel
Lived 1963 – 2018 (aged 55). Amir Ganiel was an Israeli swimmer and surgeon.
Amir Ganiel (; January 6, 1963, in Jerusalem – May 14, 2018 ) was an Israeli swimming champion.
Sports career Ganiel was a record holder who participated in the World Championships in Berlin for the national team. He specialized in long distance. He was recognized as one of Israel's greatest swimmers. He achieved 11 Israeli records.
Medical career After his retirement from competitive swimming, Ganiel studied medicine at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He became a chest and heart surgeon at the Soroka University Medical Center.
Son Ganiel's son, Imri Ganiel, is also a swimmer. He is a national record holder and an Olympic swimmer of Israel.
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Who was Amir Ganiel?
Israeli swimmer (1963-2018)
When was Amir Ganiel born?
Amir Ganiel was born on 6 January 1963 in Jerusalem.
When did Amir Ganiel die?
Amir Ganiel died on 14 May 2018.
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Amir Ganiel was a swimmer and surgeon.
What nationality was Amir Ganiel?
Amir Ganiel was Israeli.
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