Adam Purdy

Adam Purdy (born 22 January 1981) is a retired Canadian Paralympic swimmer. He is a double Paralympic champion, double World champion and four-time Parapan American Games medalist. He works for a Danish IT company, KIMIK iT, which provides a web-based hosting platform for sporting events.[1][2]

Adam Purdy
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1981-01-22) 22 January 1981
London, Ontario, Canada
Alma materUniversity of Prince Edward Island
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityArthrogryposis
Disability classS6
ClubLondon Aquatics Club
Coached byAndrew Craven
Craig McCord
Retired2016
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyMen's 100m backstroke S6
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyMen's 4x100m medley relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1998 ChristchurchMen's 100m backstroke S6
Gold medal – first place1998 ChristchurchMen's 4x100m medley open
Bronze medal – third place1998 ChristchurchMen's 200m individual medley SM6
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoMen's 100m backstroke S6
Bronze medal – third place2015 TorontoMen's 50m butterfly S6
Bronze medal – third place2015 TorontoMixed 4x50m freestyle relay

References
  1. "Adam Purdy - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020.
  2. "Adam Purdy - Team Canada Profile". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020.
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