Adrian O'Connor facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Ireland |
| Born | 11 January 1972 New Ross, Wexford, Ireland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
Adrian O'Connor is a famous swimmer from Ireland. He was born on January 11, 1972. He was especially good at swimming on his back, which is called backstroke. He is now retired from competitive swimming.
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Adrian O'Connor's Early Life
Adrian O'Connor was born in a town called New Ross in Wexford, Ireland. Swimming seems to run in his family! His brother, Hugh O'Connor, also swam for Ireland. Hugh also competed in backstroke events, just like Adrian.
Winning Big Competitions
Adrian O'Connor had a very successful swimming career. He won a big race in 1991. This was the 50-meter backstroke at the 1991 FINA Swimming World Cup. This competition took place in Sheffield, England.
He continued to do well in international swimming. Adrian also won more medals at the FINA Swimming World Cup in 1994 and 1996. These events bring together top swimmers from all over the world.
Competing in the Olympics
Adrian O'Connor represented his home country, Ireland, at the 1996 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. He competed in two individual backstroke races. These were the 100-meter backstroke and the 200-meter backstroke. While he swam very well, he did not make it to the final races.
Irish Swimming Record
Adrian O'Connor held an important record in Irish swimming. He held the Irish men's record for the 200-meter backstroke. He set this record in 1996. He kept this record for many years, until 2009. This shows how fast he was in his swimming career.
Other Major Championships
Throughout the 1990s, Adrian O'Connor competed in many other important swimming tournaments. He represented Ireland at the 1993 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m). He also swam at the 1997 European Aquatics Championships. His last major competition mentioned was the 1998 World Aquatics Championships. These events are where the best swimmers from around the globe compete.
External links
- Adrian O'Connor at Olympedia
