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Context

Albert Volandel is a world-class Swedish swimmer introduced in Free! Dive to the Future and later featured prominently in Free! the Final Stroke.

He is regarded as a swimming prodigy — calm, composed, and almost otherworldly in his perfection.

As Haruka Nanase’s ultimate rival, Albert embodies the pinnacle of skill and control, contrasting with Haruka’s emotional, instinctive approach to swimming.

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Biography

Born in Sweden, Albert started swimming at a young age and quickly gained attention for his flawless technique.

By adulthood, he had become an international champion and record holder in freestyle swimming.

In Dive to the Future, he appears briefly during the global competitions, capturing everyone’s attention with his precision and composure.

In The Final Stroke, he becomes Haruka’s final opponent — the embodiment of elite, emotionless mastery of the sport.

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