Portrait of Jack O'Neil

Jack O'Neil

100m Backstroke
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Biography
Started: He began swimming at age seven and took up competitive swimming at age 10. He was also introduced to Para triathlon at age 10. (disabledsportsusa.org, 10 Apr 2020; moveunitedsport.org, 01 Jan 2020) Reason: Swimming was one of his favourite activities before his amputation, and he used the sport as a form of therapy after. "The water was my happy place. I couldn't wait to get back in." (disabledsportsusa.org, 10 Apr 2020) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (uwbrandingiron.com, 25 Oct 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 19, 2003
Place of ResidenceLARAMIE, WY
OccupationStudent
EducationJournalism - University of Wyoming, United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachDave Denniston [club], USA
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
ParaPan American Games
2100m Backstroke - S82023Santiago, CHI1:12.17
24x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points2023Santiago, CHI4:18.44
24x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points2023Santiago, CHI4:50.07
4200m Individual Medley - SM82023Santiago, CHIDNS
5100m Freestyle - S82023Santiago, CHI1:05.75
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