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| Full name | Abigail Tripp | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 January 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Cerebral palsy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | S8, SB8, SM8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Kingston Penguins Aquatic Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Vicki Keith | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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