David Abrahams (swimmer)

David Henry Abrahams (born May 3, 2001) is a blind American Paralympic swimmer. He represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

David Abrahams
Personal information
Full nameDavid Henry Abrahams
NationalityAmerican
Born (2001-05-03) May 3, 2001
Havertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disabilityblindness
Disability classS13, SB13, SM13
ClubRadnor Aquatic Club
Coached byJeremy Byrne
Medal record
Men's paralympic swimming
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2020 Tokyo100 m breaststroke SB13
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2023 Manchester100 m breaststroke SB13

Early life

Abrahams attended Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania.[3] He earned NISCA All American honors in 2018 and 2019.[4] Abrahams is a member of Harvard University's swim team.[5]

Career

Abraham represented the United States in the men's 100 metre breaststroke SB13 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal.[6]

On April 29, 2023, Abrahams was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships.[7]

References
  1. "David Abrahams". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  2. "Overbrook School for the Blind - Publications".
  3. "Havertown's David Abrahams, who is legally blind, prepares to swim three events at Paralympics". August 15, 2021.
  4. "Swimming - ABRAHAMS David Henry - Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". tokyo2020.org. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  5. Reinert, Bob (June 10, 2021). "New To Para Swimming, Harvard Student David Abrahams Is Making Up For Lost Time". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  6. "Haverford's David Abrahams earns silver medal at Paralympics". September 2, 2021.
  7. Overend, Riley (April 29, 2023). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Selects 22 (Including Just 6 Men) for 2023 Worlds Roster". swimswam.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.


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