Jesse Ssengonzi

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Jesse Ssengonzi (born August 27, 2002) is a Ugandan swimmer. Ssengonzi swam collegiately at the University of Chicago, where he was a two-time champion in the NCAA Division III men's 100m butterfly. [1] He represented Uganda at the 2024 Summer Olympics, competing in the men's 100m butterfly; despite ranking 31st overall in the event, he set a Ugandan national record for the event. [2]

Personal life

Ssengonzi graduated from the University of Chicago in 2024 with a degree in computer science and economics. [1] His father Robert, a population and health scientist specializing in HIV/AIDS research, died in 2018. [3] He grew up in Cary, North Carolina but his parents retained Ugandan citizenship.

References

  1. 1 2 Watkins, Nicole (2024-08-14). "Living their Olympic dreams: UChicago alumni relish moments on world stage | University of Chicago News". news.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  2. ↑ Rosado, Laura (2024-08-02). "2024 Paris Olympics: 2x D3 NCAA Champion Jesse Ssengonzi Lowers Own Ugandan Record in 100 Fly". SwimSwam. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  3. ↑ Watson-Fisher, Jadyn (15 July 2024). "How Cary's Jesse Ssengonzi earned a chance to swim at the Paris Olympics for Uganda Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article289978784.html#storylink=cpy". The News & Observer. Retrieved 12 November 2025.{{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
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