Jessica Makwenda
Jessica Makwenda (born 21 October 2005) is a Malawian swimmer.[1] She was one of five Malawian sportspeople to take part in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
She carried the Malawian flag in the Parade of Nations at the 2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony along with archer Areneo David.[4][5] She competed in the women's 50m freestyle, allocated to Heat 4 on 30 July.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Swimming MAKWENDA Jessica - Tokyo 2020 Olympics". Tokyo 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Athletes - Jessica Makwenda". www.eurosport.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Malawi Team confident ahead of Olympic Games". Africa Top Sports. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Over 80 Swimmers Carry Flags in Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremonies (Full List)". SwimSwam. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Flag bearers Jessica Makwenda and Areneo David ..." Getty Images. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Swimming - Heat 4 Results". Tokyo 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
Categories:
- 2005 births
- Living people
- Malawian female freestyle swimmers
- Olympic swimmers of Malawi
- Swimmers at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- African swimming biography stubs
- Malawian sportspeople stubs