Olivier van de Voort (born 2 October 1997) is a Dutch Paralympic swimmer.

Olivier van de Voort
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (1997-10-02) 2 October 1997 (age 27)[1]
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS10
Medal record
Men's para swimming
Representing  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 100 m backstroke S10
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 100 m backstroke S10
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Mixed 4×100 m medley relay 34pts
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Funchal Mixed 4×100 m medley relay 34pts
Gold medal – first place 2024 Funchal 100 m backstroke S10

Career

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In April 2024, he represented the Netherlands at the 2024 World Para Swimming European Open Championships and won gold medals in the mixed 4×100 metre medley relay 34pts and 100 metres backstroke S10 events.[2] He then represented the Netherlands at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal in the mixed 4 × 100 metre medley relay 34pts.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Olivier van de Voort". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Madeira 2024: Italy retain European crown". paralympic.org. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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