Mary Jibb

Mary Jibb

Personal information
Born	(2006-10-26) October 26, 2006 (age 18) Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Sport
Sport	Para swimming
Medal record Representing  Canada World Championships 2025 Singapore 200m individual medley S9

Mary Jibb (born October 26, 2006) is a Canadian para swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions, most notably the Summer Paralympics and the World Para Swimming Championships.

Early life

Jibb was born on October 26, 2006, in Bracebridge, Ontario. ^{[1] [2]} In 2012, she suffered a left basal ganglia stroke that left her physically impaired. ^[2]

Career

In June 2024, Jibb was selected to represent Canada at the 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris, France. ^[3] Her best result was in the 100 m backstroke where she finished in fifth place. ^{[4] [5]}

At the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships held in Singapore, Kurt won the gold medal 200 m individual medley, where she also set a new Americas and Canadian record. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. "Bracebridge residents cheer on Paralympian Mary Jibb". South Muskoka Doppler. September 2, 2024.
2. "Mary Jibb". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
3. Reisler, Matthew (June 21, 2024). "Bracebridge swimmer named to Canadian Paralympic team". My Muskoka Now.
4. "Bracebridge's Jibb impresses in Para debut final, at Paris". The Toronto Observer. September 3, 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
5. "Paris 2024 Day 6 Recap: Cody Fournie golden on the track; Katie Cosgriffe wins bronze in the pool". Canadian Paralympic Committee. September 3, 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
6. "Canada's Mary Jibb breaks Americas and Canadian record at Para Swimming Worlds". CBC. 21 September 2025.
7. "Mary Jibb wins Canada's 1st gold medal at the World Para Swimming Championships". CBC. 22 September 2025.