Kenzo Simons (born 13 April 2001) is a Dutch competitive swimmer of Surinamese descent who specializes in freestyle and butterfly.[1] As a member of the Dutch relay team he won gold in the 4x50 m freestyle event during the 2021 European Short Course Championships, establishing a new national record.[2]

Kenzo Simons
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (2001-04-13) 13 April 2001 (age 23)
Paramaribo, Suriname
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubDe Dolfijn
CoachMark Faber
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Netherlands
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place 2021 Abu Dhabi 4×50 m mixed freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Abu Dhabi 4×50 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Melbourne 4×50 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Melbourne 4×50 m mixed freestyle
European Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2021 Kazan 4×50 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2021 Kazan 4×50 m mixed freestyle

Personal bests

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Short course[3]
Event Time Date Location
50 m freestyle 20.98 2019-12-22 Tilburg, Netherlands
100 m freestyle 47.23 2019-12-21 Tilburg, Netherlands
50 m butterfly 22.97 2021-07-04 Amsterdam, Netherlands
100 m butterfly 53.87 2020-12-17 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Long course[3]
Event Time Date Location
50 m freestyle 21.73 2024-02-16 Doha, Qatar
100 m freestyle 49.40 2023-03-08 Eindhoven, Netherlands
50 m butterfly 23.70 2023-04-15 Nice, France
100 m butterfly 1:01.39 2016-03-22 Le Lamentin, Martinique

References

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  1. ^ "Kenzo Simons". Zwemkroniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Dutch Squad On Cloud Nine After Doubling Up On Gold In Kazan". SwimSwam. 2 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Kenzo Simons Personal Records". swimrankings.net. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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