Portrait of Philippe Vachon

Philippe Vachon

400m Freestyle
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Biography
Started: He began swimming competitively in 2010. (lhebdojournal.com, 09 Jul 2019) Reason: His physical education teacher Jean-Sebastien Prevost discovered his talent and encouraged him to take up the sport. "He's the one who gave birth to my passion for swimming. After three swimming sessions, he approached me to tell me that I had potential in the water. Before I had my illness, I did a lot of sports, including judo. I like the social aspect of swimming, because every day we see the same people with whom we share the joys and sorrows, whether in competitions or training. They become a second family." (lhebdojournal.com, 09 Jul 2019; neptunenatation.com, 24 Mar 2016) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (stalbertgazette.com, 03 Jan 2024) Awards: In 2018 he was named Best Para Swimmer by the Quebec Swimming Federation in Canada. (fnq.qc.ca, 10 Oct 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 3, 1995
Place of ResidenceBLAINVILLE, QC
EducationPsychology - University of Quebec in Trois-Rivieres [UQTR], Canada
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachCharles Labrie [club]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
World Championships
4400m Freestyle - S82023Manchester, GBR4:38.95
5100m Butterfly - S82022Funchal, POR1:08.13
5400m Freestyle - S82022Funchal, POR4:49.16
74x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points2023Manchester, GBR4:20.49
74x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points2023Manchester, GBR4:42.32
8200m Individual Medley - SM82022Funchal, PORDSQ
84x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points2022Funchal, POR4:43.92
10100m Butterfly - S82023Manchester, GBR1:08.88
11100m Freestyle - S82023Manchester, GBR1:03.05
14100m Freestyle - S82022Funchal, POR1:04.23
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