Nicholas Bennett (swimmer) explained

Nicholas Bennett
Sport:Paralympic swimming
Disability:Autism
Disability Class:S14, SB14, SM14
Club:Ravensong Breakers Swim Club, Qualicum Beach
Birth Date:November 15, 2003
Birth Place:Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
Residence:Parksville, British Columbia
Height:182cm
Country:Canada

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]

Notes and References

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