Andrew Haley

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Andrew Haley
Personal information
Born (1974-01-16) 16 January 1974 (age 51)
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Alma mater Dalhousie University
University of Ottawa
Sport
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability Bone cancer
Disability class S9
Retired2008
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney 4x100m medley relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1992 Barcelona 400m freestyle S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta 400m freestyle S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta 100m butterfly S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2000 Sydney 100m butterfly S9
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 Christchurch100m butterfly S9
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 Christchurch4x100m medley relay open
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2002 Mar del Plata100m butterfly S9
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 Christchurch200m individual medley SM9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1998 Christchurch100m backstroke S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2002 Mar del Plata400m freestyle S9
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1994 Victoria 100m freestyle S9
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro 400m freestyle S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro 100m butterfly S9
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro 200m individual medley SM9

Andrew Haley (born 16 January 1974) is a retired Canadian Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. He was a three-time World champion, five-time Paralympic medalist and a Commonwealth champion. [1] [2] [3]

At six years old, Haley broke his leg while playing with his brother. He was also diagnosed with cancer in his right leg and it was amputated above the knee. The cancer returned two years later which spread into his lung, in both cases, Haley was given a 35% chance of survival. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Andrew Haley - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 4 June 2020.
  2. ↑ "Andrew Haley - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Meet Andrew Haley". andrewhaley.org. 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  4. ↑ Pottie, Erin (19 April 2019). "Paralympic champion Andrew Haley relies on a sink-or-swim attitude". Cape Breton Post. Retrieved 10 July 2022– via Saltwire.
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