Andrew Haley

Andrew Haley (born 16 January 1974) is a retired Canadian Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. He was a three-time World champion, five-time Paralympic medalist and a Commonwealth champion.^[1][2][3]

Born (1974-01-16) 16 January 1974 (age 52)

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

AlmamaterDalhousie University
University of Ottawa

Country Canada

SportParalympic swimming

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Andrew Haley

Personal information
Born	(1974-01-16) 16 January 1974 (age 52) Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Alma mater	Dalhousie University University of Ottawa
Sport
Country	Canada
Sport	Paralympic swimming
Disability	Bone cancer
Disability class	S9
Retired	2008
Medal record Paralympic swimming Representing  Canada Paralympic Games 2000 Sydney 4x100m medley relay 1992 Barcelona 400m freestyle S9 1996 Atlanta 400m freestyle S9 1996 Atlanta 100m butterfly S9 2000 Sydney 100m butterfly S9 World Championships 1998 Christchurch 100m butterfly S9 1998 Christchurch 4x100m medley relay open 2002 Mar del Plata 100m butterfly S9 1998 Christchurch 200m individual medley SM9 1998 Christchurch 100m backstroke S9 2002 Mar del Plata 400m freestyle S9 Commonwealth Games 1994 Victoria 100m freestyle S9 Parapan American Games 2007 Rio de Janeiro 400m freestyle S9 2007 Rio de Janeiro 100m butterfly S9 2007 Rio de Janeiro 200m individual medley SM9

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At six years old, Haley broke his leg while playing with his brother. He was also diagnosed with cancer in his right leg and it was amputated above the knee. The cancer returned two years later which spread into his lung, in both cases, Haley was given a 35% chance of survival.^[4]