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Rogan's first big international success was a second place finish in the 200m Backstroke at the 2001 WorldChampionships in Fukuoka, Japan.
On December 8, 2005, in Trieste, he set the new world record in the 200 m backstroke for shortcourseswim pools, with 1:50.43.
This world record has since been broken by American swimmer Ryan Lochte, who lowered the standard to 1:49.05 at the 2006FINAShortCourseWorldChampionships in Shanghai, China.
Oen got his international breakthrough in 2005, placing seventh in 100 metre breaststroke during the 2005World Aquatics Championships.
During the European shortcourseChampionships in December the same year he swam the 100 m backstroke in 59,05 seconds, placing fourth and setting a new Nordic record.
At the 2006FINAShortCourseWorldChampionships in Shanghai Oen won a bronze medal in 100 m breaststroke, behind Oleg Lisogor and Brenton Rickard.
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