Biography
Started: He took up Para swimming in 2020 at age 19 at the Barbados Aquatic Center in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2021)
Reason: His mother Tonia encouraged him to take up Para swimming. (barbadostoday.bb, 17 Apr 2021; Athlete, 26 Aug 2021)
Milestones: He was the only athlete to represent Barbados in any sport at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 14 Aug 2024)
Awards: He was flag bearer for Barbados at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. He performed the same role at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024; Paralympic Association of Barbados Facebook page, 24 Aug 2021)
He won the Spirit of Resilience Award at the 2021 Barbados Olympic Association Awards. (barbados.loopnews.com, 01 Jan 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 17, 2000
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 24 | 50m Freestyle - S9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 37.86 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 15 | 50m Freestyle - S9 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 35.83 |
| DNS | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DNS |
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