Nicholas Bennett (swimmer)

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Nicholas Bennett
Personal information
Born (2003-11-15) 15 November 2003 (age 18)
Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityAutism
Disability classS14, SB14, SM14
ClubRavensong Breakers Swim Club, Qualicum Beach
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Canada
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Men's 100m breaststroke SB14
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Men's 200m freestyle S14
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Men's 200m individual medley SM14
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima Men's 100m butterfly S14

Nicholas "Nick" Bennett (born 15 November 2003) is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events. Diagnosed with autism, he is a triple champion in 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.[1][2][3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Oceanside swimmer named to Team Canada in upcoming Paralympics".
  2. ^ "Nicholas Bennett - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 17 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Nicholas Bennett - Team Canada Profile". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 17 May 2020.
  4. ^ Briones, Michael (19 December 2019). "Parksville swimmer Bennett has sights set on 2020 Paralympics". Vancouver Island Free Daily.
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