Adam Purdy

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Adam Purdy
Personal information
Born (1981-01-22) 22 January 1981 (age 44)
London, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater University of Prince Edward Island
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability Arthrogryposis
Disability class S6
ClubLondon Aquatics Club
Coached byAndrew Craven
Craig McCord
Retired2016
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney Men's 100m backstroke S6
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney Men's 4x100m medley relay
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 ChristchurchMen's 100m backstroke S6
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 ChristchurchMen's 4x100m medley open
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1998 ChristchurchMen's 200m individual medley SM6
Parapan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto Men's 100m backstroke S6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Toronto Men's 50m butterfly S6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Toronto Mixed 4x50m freestyle relay

Adam Purdy (born 22 January 1981) is a retired Canadian Paralympic swimmer. He is a double Paralympic champion, double World champion and four-time Parapan American Games medalist. He works for a Danish IT company, KIMIK iT, which provides a web-based hosting platform for sporting events. [1] [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Adam Purdy - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020.
  2. ↑ "Adam Purdy - Team Canada Profile". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020.
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