Josh Beaver

Joshua Beaver (born 1 March 1993) is an Australian swimmer who specialises in backstroke. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 100 metre backstroke and the 200 metre backstroke.[1][3] He finished 13th and 10th in the semifinals, respectively.

Josh Beaver
Personal information
Nickname(s)Beaver[1]
National team Australia
Born (1993-03-01) 1 March 1993[2]
Dandenong, Victoria[1]
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Weight70 kg (150 lb)[1]
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubNorthcote Swimming Club[1]
CoachRohan Taylor[3]
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2014 Glasgow200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place2014 Glasgow4×100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place2014 Glasgow100 m backstroke
Bronze medal – third place2018 Gold Coast200 m backstroke

Beaver also competed in the 200 metre backstroke at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan and is a Commonwealth Games medalist. Competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, he won silver in the 200m backstroke and 4 × 100 m medley relay, and bronze in the 100m backstroke.

References
  1. "Josh Beaver". Australian Olympic Team. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  2. "Joshua Beaver". Rio Olympics. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  3. Dinham, Abby (17 May 2016). "Road to Rio: Swimmer Josh Beaver eager to make Olympic debut". Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 7 August 2016.


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