CNN talks to Eric Moussambani , better known as ` ` Eric the Eel '' Equatorial Guinea athlete became a worldwide celebrity for the worst swim ever . He finished 100 meters freestyle heat at Sydney 2000 in double the world record time . As Moorhouse said in a later interview : `` It was quite a defining moment for the Olympic Games as to whether that level of performance should be in Olympic competition . '' The reason he did it was because of his poor swimming technique and lack of knowledge about how to swim properly.
CNN talks to Eric Moussambani , better known as ` ` Eric the Eel '' Equatorial Guinea athlete became a worldwide celebrity for the worst swim ever . He finished 100 meters freestyle heat at Sydney 2000 in double the world record time . The reason he did it was because of his poor swimming technique and lack of knowledge about how to swim properly.