Michael Heath (Paralympic swimmer)

Michael Heath (born 1989) is a Canadian swimmer who participated in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.[1][2] He competed in the 200m freestyle, the 100m breaststroke, and the 100m backstroke. Heath trains with the Wilmot Aquatic Aces in New Hamburg, Ontario.[3]

In 2012, Heath participated in the Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships,[4] and took home a bronze medal[3] in the Men's 100m LC Meter Breaststroke Multi-Disability.[5]

Heath is now retired from the Paralympics. In August 2013, he married Kassandra Heath (Lee) in London, Ontario. They now reside in London, Ontario.

References

  1. Cressman, Scott (10 August 2012). "UPDATED: Michael Heath swims towards London Paralympics". New Hamburg Independent. Archived from the original on 17 August 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  2. "Michael Heath (Paralympic swimmer)". 2012 Summer Olympics. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  3. Mercer, Greg (25 August 2012). "Local Paralympians ready to compete". Guelph Mercury. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  4. "Pan Pacific Para Swimming Team". Swimming Canada. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  5. "Meet Results: 2011 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships (See Event 19)". Swimming Canada. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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