David Abrahams (swimmer)
American Paralympic swimmer (born 2001)
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David Henry Abrahams (born May 3, 2001) is a blind American Paralympic swimmer. He represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Henry Abrahams |
| Born | May 3, 2001 Havertown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Paralympic swimming |
| Disability | Stargardt disease |
| S13, SB13, SM13 | |
| Club | Radnor Aquatic Club |
| Coached by | Jeremy Byrne |
Medal record | |
Early life and education
Abrahams attended Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania.[3] He earned NISCA All American honors in 2018 and 2019.[4] Abrahams attended Harvard University where he was a member of their swim team.[5] He graduated in 2024 with a degree in mathematics.[6]
Career
Abrahams represented the United States in the 100 metre breaststroke SB13 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal.[7]
On April 29, 2023, Abrahams was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships. During the World Championship he won a bronze medal in the 100 metre breaststroke SB13 event.[8]
In January 2024, Abrahams announced that the 2024 Summer Paralympics will be his final major international event. He will then start work full-time as a quantitative researcher with an investment management company.[9]
Personal life
Abrahams began losing his vision when he was 13 and was diagnosed with Stargardt disease.[10]
