Alexander Shah Explained

Alexander Shah
Native Name Lang:Nepali
Fullname:Alexander Gadegaard Shah
Nickname:Alex Shah
Nationality:Nepali
National Team:Nepal
Citizenship:Nepalese
Birth Date:29 October 2002[1]
Birth Place:Bangkok, Thailand
Country:Nepal
Sport:Swimming

Alexander Gadegaard Shah (also known as Alex Shah born: 29 October 2002) is a Nepalese origin professional swimmer. He represented Nepal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 100 meter freestyle. Shah was selected to the Olympics as a wild card qualifier.[2] [3] [4] His father is Nepalese and mother is Danish. He is the brother of swimmer Sofia Shah.

Participation

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Incoming Swimmer Alexander Gadegaard Shah to Represent Nepal at Tokyo Olympics. Fordham University Athletics. 24 July 2021.
  2. Web site: OCA ยป Nepal NOC holds farewell ceremony for swimming team bound for Tokyo Olympics. 24 July 2021. 24 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210724090337/https://www.ocasia.org/news/2059-nepal-noc-holds-farewell-ceremony-for-swimming-team-bound-for-tokyo-olympics.html. dead.
  3. Web site: Service. Himalayan News. Team off to Japan. The Himalayan Times. 24 July 2021. 5 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Gaurika Singh to lead Nepal as flag bearer in Tokyo. 24 July 2021.