Adam Sioui facts for kids
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| Born | May 10, 1982 Trenton, Ontario |
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| Height | 1.96 m | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Butterfly, freestyle | |||||||||||||||||||
| College team | University of Calgary University of Florida |
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Adam Carter Sioui (born May 10, 1982) is a Canadian former competitive swimmer. He was known for his skills in the butterfly and freestyle swimming styles. Adam once held the Canadian national record for the 200-metre butterfly event. He represented Canada in many international swimming competitions.
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Adam's Early Life
Adam Sioui was born in Trenton, Ontario, Canada. From a young age, he showed great talent in swimming.
College Swimming in the U.S.
Adam went to the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. There, he joined the Florida Gators swimming and diving team. He swam for the university from 2002 to 2005. This was part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competitions. The NCAA is a big organization that organizes sports for college students in the U.S.
During his four years in college, Adam earned nineteen All-American honors. This means he was recognized as one of the best college athletes in the country. In 2002, he became the NCAA national champion in the 200-yard freestyle race.
International Competitions
Adam Sioui achieved great success in his international swimming career.
National Championships
At the 2007 Canadian National Championships, Adam won three gold medals. He took first place in the 100-metre freestyle, 100-metre butterfly, and 200-metre butterfly events.
Olympic Games
Adam competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. This huge event took place in Beijing, China. He swam in the 100-metre and 200-metre butterfly races. His Canadian team also finished fifth in the 4x200-metre freestyle relay. This is a team race where four swimmers each swim 200 metres.
Special Recognition
In 2009, Adam Sioui received a National Aboriginal Achievement Award. This award is now known as the Indspire Awards. It celebrates the achievements of Indigenous people in Canada.
More About Adam
- List of University of Florida alumni
- List of University of Florida Olympians
See also
In Spanish: Adam Sioui para niños
