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.
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]