Josh Liendo
Josh Liendo is a Canadian competitive swimmer known for butterfly and freestyle events.
Josh Liendo is a Canadian competitive swimmer specializing in butterfly and freestyle events. He won an Olympic silver medal in the men’s 100m butterfly at the Paris 2024 Games, setting a Canadian national record of 49.99 seconds. Liendo is also recognized as the first Black Canadian to win an Olympic swimming medal.
Early life and background
Josh Liendo grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He progressed through age-group and junior competitions before representing Canada at the senior international level.
International career
Liendo made his international debut at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018. He represented Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and later won a silver medal in the men’s 100m butterfly at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He has also earned multiple medals at the World Aquatics Championships in butterfly and freestyle events.
NCAA career
Liendo competed for the University of Florida, winning multiple NCAA championships. His collegiate performances helped establish him as one of Canada’s leading swimmers.
Record-breaking achievements
Liendo set a Canadian national record of 49.99 seconds in the men’s 100m butterfly at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He also became the first Black Canadian to win an Olympic swimming medal.
Key facts
- Won Olympic silver in men’s 100m butterfly at Paris 2024 with a Canadian record of 49.99 seconds.
- First Black Canadian to win an Olympic swimming medal.
- Represented Canada at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Earned multiple medals at senior world championships in butterfly and freestyle.
- Won NCAA titles while competing for the University of Florida.
Liendo is one of Canada’s leading swimmers and has contributed to historic milestones for Canadian swimming, including Olympic success and national records. He is also notable for becoming the first Black Canadian to win an Olympic swimming medal.
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References
- Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/joshua-liendo/Supports: Olympic silver medal in the men’s 100m butterfly at Paris 2024 and Canadian record of 49.99 seconds.
- Swimming Canada — https://www.swimming.ca/swimmer/joshua-liendo/Supports: Paris 2024 Olympic silver medal and historic first Black Canadian Olympic swimming medal.
- World Aquatics — https://www.worldaquatics.com/athletes/1159165/josh-liendoSupports: Athlete nationality and international results record.
- Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/swimming-josh-liendo-top-facts-music-academicSupports: Youth Olympic Games participation, Tokyo 2020 debut, 2021 short-course world relay gold, and 2022 World Championships medals.
- Swimming World Magazine — https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/josh-liendo-repeats-as-swimming-canada-male-swimmer-of-the-year/Supports: University of Florida affiliation, NCAA titles, and Swimming Canada honours.
- CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/aquatics/swimming/canada-swim-trial-josh-liendo-records-barriers-1.6412246Supports: Toronto background, early Canadian record-breaking, and first Black Canadian milestones.