Mary Jibb

Jibb was born on October 26, 2006, in Bracebridge, Ontario.^[1][2] In 2012, she suffered a left basal ganglia stroke that left her physically impaired.^[2]

In April 2024, Jibb competed in the Para Swimming World Series event in Indianapolis, where she won the 50 m freestyle, 100 m backstroke and 200 m individual medley events. She had also won the bronze medal in the 100 m breaststroke.^[2] In June 2024, Jibb was selected to represent Canada at the 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris, France.^[3] Her best result was in the 100 m backstroke where she finished in fifth place.^[4][5]

At the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships held in Singapore, Jibb won the gold medal 200 m individual medley, where she also set a new Americas and Canadian record.^[6][7] She also won the bronze medal in the 100 m backstroke and freestyle, setting another Canadian record in the former.^[8][9]