Andrew Haley

For the American lawyer, see Andrew G. Haley.

Andrew Haley
Personal information
Born (1974-01-16) 16 January 1974 (age 50)
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Alma materDalhousie University
University of Ottawa
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityBone cancer
Disability classS9
Retired2008
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney Men's 4x100m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Men's 400m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Men's 400m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Men's 100m butterfly S9
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney Men's 100m butterfly S9
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1998 Christchurch Men's 100m butterfly S9
Gold medal – first place 1998 Christchurch Men's 4x100m medley relay open
Gold medal – first place 2002 Mar del Plata Men's 100m butterfly S9
Silver medal – second place 1998 Christchurch Men's 200m individual medley SM9
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Christchurch Men's 100m backstroke S9
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Mar del Plata Men's 400m freestyle S9
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1994 Victoria Men's 100m freestyle S9

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ "Andrew Haley - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Andrew Haley - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Meet Andrew Haley". andrewhaley.org. 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  4. ^ Pottie, Erin (19 April 2019). "Paralympic champion Andrew Haley relies on a sink-or-swim attitude". Cape Breton Post. Retrieved 10 July 2022 – via Saltwire.