Daniel Orzechowski (born 1 June 1985) is a Brazilian swimmer who has competed at World and Olympic level. At the

2006 South American Games The VIII South American Games (Spanish: ''Juegos Sudamericanos''; Portuguese: ''Jogos Sul-Americanos'') were a multi-sport event held from 9 to 19 November 2006 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with some events taking place in Mar del Plata (canoeing, ...

, got the silver medal in the 100-metre backstroke, in the 4×100-metre medley, and bronze in the 50-metre backstroke. At the

2010 South American Games The IX South American Games (Spanish: ''Juegos Sudamericanos''; Portuguese: ''Jogos Sul-Americanos'') was a multi-sport event held between 19 and 30 March 2010 in Medellín, Colombia. The Games were organized by the South American Sports Org ...

, Daniel won the bronze medal in the 50-metre backstroke. In April 2012, at the Maria Lenk Trophy, he broke the South American record of 50-metre backstroke, with the best time in the world at that stage of the year, 24.44 seconds. He qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in

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, in the 100-metre backstroke. Daniel finished in 28th place in the heats, failing to make the semi-finals. At the

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, he reached the final of the 50-metre backstroke, placing 7th. He also ranked 18th in the 100-metre backstroke. Daniel also competed for the Brazilian 4×100-metre medley relay team, which qualified for the finals, finishing in 4th place. At the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in

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, he finished 6th in the 50-metre backstroke final and 21st in the 100-metre backstroke.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Orzechowski, Daniel Brazilian male backstroke swimmers Living people Olympic swimmers of Brazil Swimmers at the 2012 Summer Olympics Brazilian people of Polish descent 1985 births People from Joinville South American Games silver medalists for Brazil South American Games bronze medalists for Brazil South American Games medalists in swimming Competitors at the 2006 South American Games Competitors at the 2010 South American Games Sportspeople from Santa Catarina (state) 21st-century Brazilian people 20th-century Brazilian people