Biography
Started: He began swimming at age four in Lisse, Netherlands. "Around the age of 11 I started to realise that I was pretty good at it, I was the best." (brunel.net, 04 Aug 2021; marcevers.com, 23 May 2019)
Reason: He would go swimming with his grandmother every Saturday. (marcevers.com, 23 May 2019)
Awards: In 2011 and 2013 he was named Para Athlete of the Year in Kennemerland, Netherlands. (jouwfm.nl, 20 Dec 2013; rtvnh.nl, 07 Dec 2011)
Additional Info: BOOK AND FILM
In 2017 his biography 'The Great Marc Evers' was published. In 2019, Dutch filmmakers ParaJourney DisGover released a biopic on him, called 'Paralympic Swim Champion Marc Evers'. (Facebook page, 11 Jul 2019; ParaJourney DisGover YouTube channel, 23 May 2019; zorgboeken.nl, 01 Mar 2017)
OTHER ACTIVITY
He has served as an ambassador for the Dutch Autism Association [NVA]. (brunel.net, 04 Aug 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 17, 1991
Place of ResidenceHILLEGOM
Languages SpokenDutch
CoachJob van Duijnhoven [club], NED; Bram Dekker [national], NED
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:10.29 |
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:01.85 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:00.63 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:07.64 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:08.43 |
| 4 | 200m Freestyle - S14 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:00.76 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:07.11 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:13.25 |
| 13 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:03.98 |
| 14 | 100m Butterfly - S14 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 58.91 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:07.10 |
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:00.96 |
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:06.90 |
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:12.37 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:10.38 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:07.03 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:00.42 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:06.77 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:01.85 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:11.70 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:12.17 |
| 5 | 200m Freestyle - S14 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:06.53 |
| 9 | 200m Freestyle - S14 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:04.42 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:00.59 |
