Biography
Started: He began competitive swimming at age seven. He then took three years away to pursue football before returning to the pool at age 12. The 2013 Provincial Championships in Nepean, ON, Canada, was his first major competition as a Para swimmer. (paralympic.ca, 2016; therecord.com, 10 Jul 2013; kitchenerpost.ca, 04 Jul 2013)
Reason: He got involved in Para swimming in December 2012 because his coaches felt he had the potential to do well. (therecord.com, 10 Jul 2013)
Awards: He was named the 2022 Kitchener-Waterloo and Townships Athlete of the Year in Canada. (519 Sports Online X profile, 01 Jun 2023)
In 2014 he won the Gus Ryder Trophy for Male Para Athlete of the Year in Ontario, Canada. (swimontario.com, 10 June 2014)
Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES
He has also studied at Laval University in Quebec City, QC, Canada. (X profile, 13 Jun 2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 5, 1996
EducationWilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, CAN
Languages SpokenEnglish, French
CoachMarc-Andre Pelletier
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 58.35 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 58.44 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:15.26 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:10.29 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:02.45 |
| 7 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:12.60 |
| 7 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:27.78 |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 24.84 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 25.22 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:13.36 |
| 11 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 55.28 |
| 11 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:22.51 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:02.44 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:09.88 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:08.34 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:12.90 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:16.67 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:02.36 |
| 5 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:29.04 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 55.77 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 25.67 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 59.27 |
| 6 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:09.87 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:04.85 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:20.53 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:16.18 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:25.06 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 59.58 |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 25.08 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 55.80 |
| 9 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 59.96 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:15.11 |
| 14 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 26.25 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 59.38 |
