Kaya Forson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 March 2002 Canada |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Event(s) | 200m freestyle 200m backstroke |
Kaya Adwoa Forson is a talented swimmer from Ghana. She was born on March 19, 2002. Kaya made history by becoming one of the first swimmers from Ghana to compete in the Olympics.
She started competing at a young age. In 2015, when she was just 13, Kaya was the youngest swimmer at the World Championships held in Kazan, Russia. She competed in the 200 metre freestyle and 200 metre backstroke events. Today, Kaya lives in Málaga, Spain.
School and Training
Kaya goes to school at the Lycée Français International de Malaga. She also trains hard with a swimming club called Real Club Mediterráneo. This helps her improve her swimming skills.
Her Olympic Journey
Kaya Forson represented Ghana at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She competed in the 200 metre freestyle event.
She and another swimmer, Abeiku Jackson, were the first people from Ghana to ever swim at the Olympic Games. This was a very special moment for their country.
Major Competitions
Kaya has competed in some big swimming events around the world:
- 2015 World Championships: When she was 13, Kaya swam in the World Championships in Kazan, Russia. She competed in the 200 metre freestyle and the 200 metre backstroke.
- 2016 Olympic Games: Kaya represented Ghana at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She swam in the 200 metre freestyle event.
