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Benoît Huot

Benoît Huot is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer from Longueuil, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Benoît Huot is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer from Longueuil, Quebec. He is one of Canada’s most successful para swimmers, with 20 Paralympic medals, nine of them gold, and multiple medals at World Para Swimming and Parapan American competitions.

Early life

Huot was born in Longueuil, Quebec, and began swimming at a young age. He was born with a club foot and developed into a competitive para swimmer through local clubs in the Montreal area.

Paralympic career

Huot made his Paralympic debut at Sydney 2000 and went on to compete at five Games. Across those appearances, he won 20 medals and became one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympians.

Major achievements

Huot’s medal record includes nine Paralympic golds, along with medals at world championships, Parapan American Games, and Commonwealth Games. He also set many world records in his classification.

Retirement and post-competition work

Huot announced his retirement from competitive swimming in 2019. After retiring, he remained active as a commentator and in work promoting opportunities for youth with disabilities.

Key facts

  • Huot was born in Longueuil, Quebec, and began swimming competitively in childhood.
  • He competed at five Paralympic Games, beginning with Sydney 2000.
  • He won 20 Paralympic medals in total, including nine gold medals.
  • He also won numerous medals at IPC World Swimming Championships and Parapan American Games.
  • His disability is commonly identified as club foot.
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Canadian context

Huot is a major figure in Canadian para sport and a frequent reference point in Canadian Paralympic history. He was born in Quebec, competed for Canada internationally, and later worked in Canadian media and athlete advocacy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Benoît Huot?
He is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer from Longueuil, Quebec, and one of Canada’s most decorated para athletes.
How many Paralympic medals did he win?
He won 20 Paralympic medals: nine gold, five silver, and six bronze.
What is his classification?
Huot competed in the S10 classification.
When did he retire?
He retired from competitive swimming in 2019.
What is he known for besides Paralympic medals?
He won multiple world championship and Parapan American medals and set many world records in para swimming.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beno%C3%AEt_Huot
    Supports: Basic biographical details, nationality, sport, and Paralympic medal total.
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/benoit-huot
    Supports: Birth details and overview of his achievements.
  3. Canadian Paralympic Committee — https://paralympic.ca/athlete/benoit-huot/
    Supports: Birthdate, hometown, competition history, medal totals, flag bearer role, and world record information.
  4. International Paralympic Committee — https://www.paralympic.org/benoit-huot
    Supports: Career timeline, early international results, and Rio 2016 medal context.
  5. CBC — https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.4997094
    Supports: Retirement year, total Paralympic medals, and post-career activities.