Daniel Jervis

Daniel Owen Jervis (born 9 June 1996) is a British swimmer, from Resolven in South Wales.[1][2]

Daniel Jervis
Personal information
Full nameDaniel Owen Jervis
NationalityBritish (Welsh)
Born (1996-06-09) 9 June 1996
Neath, Wales
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Wales
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2018 Gold Coast1500 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2014 Glasgow1500 m freestyle

Career

Jervis competed in the men's 1500 metre freestyle event at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships.[3][4] At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, competing for Wales, he won the silver medal in the men's 1500 metre freestyle event.[5]

In 2023, he won the two gold medals at the 2023 British Swimming Championships in the 800 metres freestyle and the 1500 metres freestyle. It was the third time he had won the 800 metres event and the fifth consecutive time that he had won the 1500 metres event.[6]

Personal life

In 2022, Jervis came out as gay.[7] He is a devout Christian.[8]

References


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