Nicholas Bennett (swimmer)

Nicholas Bennett
Personal information
Born (2003-11-15) November 15, 2003
Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Sport
CountryCanada
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityAutism
Disability classS14, SB14, SM14
ClubRavensong Breakers Swim Club, Qualicum Beach
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
2024 Paris 100 m breaststroke SB14
2024 Paris 200 m ind. medley SM14
2024 Paris 200 m freestyle S14
World Championships
2023 Manchester 200 m freestyle S14
2023 Manchester 200 m ind. medley SM14
2022 Madeira 200 m freestyle S14
2022 Madeira 200 m ind. medley SM14
2023 Manchester 100 m breaststroke SB14
Commonwealth Games
2022 Birmingham 200 m freestyle S14
Parapan American Games
2019 Lima 100 m breaststroke SB14
2019 Lima 200 m freestyle S14
2019 Lima 200 m ind. medley SM14
2019 Lima 100 m butterfly S14

Nicholas Bennett (born November 15, 2003) is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events.

Career

Diagnosed autistic, Bennett first attracted major notice by becoming a triple champion at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.[1][2][3][4] After winning two silver medals at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships, Bennett was part of Canadian team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and won gold in the 200 m freestyle S14. He said he was "just ecstatic" with the result.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Oceanside swimmer named to Team Canada in upcoming Paralympics".
  2. ^ "Nicholas Bennett - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. May 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "Nicholas Bennett - Team Canada Profile". Canadian Paralympic Committee. May 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Briones, Michael (December 19, 2019). "Parksville swimmer Bennett has sights set on 2020 Paralympics". Vancouver Island Free Daily.
  5. ^ "Two gold medals cement strong finish at Commonwealth Games". Swimming Canada. August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
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