Morgan Bird

Morgan Bird (born September 6, 1993) is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events, she specialises in freestyle. She won a bronze medal, at the 2020 Summer Paralympics, in Women's 34pts 4x100m relay.[1]

Morgan Bird
Personal information
Nickname(s)Birdie
Born (1993-09-06) September 6, 1993
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityCerebral palsy
Disability classS8
Coached byMike Thompson
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Canada
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2018 Gold CoastWomen's 50m freestyle S8
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2013 MontrealWomen's 50m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2013 MontrealWomen's 4x100m freestyle relay
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoWomen's 50m freestyle S8
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoWomen's 400m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoWomen's 100m freestyle S8
Summer Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2020 TokyoWomen's 4 × 100m SB8

She is a double Parapan American Games champion and double World silver medalist.[2][3][4]

References
  1. "Swimming BIRD Morgan - Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". .. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  2. "Morgan Bird - Team Canada Profile". Canadian Paralympic Committee. February 14, 2020.
  3. "Morgan Bird - Swimming Canada Profile". Swimming Canada. February 14, 2020.
  4. "Morgan Bird - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. February 14, 2020.
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