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Uri Bergman

b. 1953

Israeli Paralympic swimmer

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About Uri Bergman

Born 1953. Uri Bergman is an Israeli para swimmer and swimmer.

Uri Bergman (; born 1953) is an Israeli paralympic swimming champion. He competed at the 1976, 1980, and 1984, and 1988 Summer Paralympics.

Life Bergman was born in 1953 in Kibbutz Givat Brenner and contracted polio as a young baby. In his youth he was active in the Kibbutz's water polo team, and later joining the Israel Sports Center for the Disabled. Throughout the years he won 15 medals at the Paralympic Games.

Bergman was certified as a swimming instructor, social worker and as a psychotherapist. He also completed a PhD in psychological rehabilitation and social work. Bergman was hired as coordinator for swimming and hydrotherapy at Wingate College and as a swimming coach at the Sports Center for the Disabled. He also coached Hapoel's water polo team and the Maccabiah's water polo teams in 1993. He was also head coach for Israeli swimmers attending the Paralympic Games, in some of which he was also a referee.

Bergman is active with the Israeli Paralympic Committee. In 2000, he received the John K. Williams, Jr. International Adapted Aquatics Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

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Born
1953, Givat Brenner
Birth century
Occupation
Para swimmer, swimmer
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Uri Bergman?

Israeli Paralympic swimmer

When was Uri Bergman born?

Uri Bergman was born in 1953 in Givat Brenner.

What is Uri Bergman's occupation?

Uri Bergman is a para swimmer and swimmer.

What nationality is Uri Bergman?

Uri Bergman is Israeli.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Uri Bergman

Β· Wikidata: Q7900514

Β· DBpedia: Uri Bergman

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