Darren Murray (swimmer)

Darren Murray (born April 2, 1991, in Cape Town) is a South African swimmer.[1] Qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics as the first person of colour to represent South Africa in swimming at the Olympics. He competed in the Men's 200 metre backstroke, finishing in 25th place overall in the heats, failing to qualify for the semifinals.

Darren Murray
Personal information
Nationality South Africa
Born (1991-04-02) April 2, 1991
Cape Town, South Africa
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
Event(s)Backstroke
Medal record
Representing  South Africa
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place2011 Maputo200m Backstroke
Silver medal – second place2011 Maputo100m Backstroke
Updated on 24 September 2012.

Murray has also competed at the 2008 and 2010 African Swimming Championships, the 2009, 2011 and 2013 World Aquatics Championships, the 2012 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m), the 2011 All-Africa Games, and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

References

  1. "Darren Murray". London2012.com. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.


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