Cameron Gray (swimmer)

Cameron Gray (born 13 August 2003) is a New Zealand swimmer specialising in sprint events. He first represented his country at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships, and won a bronze medal in the 50 m butterfly at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Cameron Gray
Personal information
Born (2003-08-13) 13 August 2003 (age 21)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
Strokes
  • Freestyle
  • Butterfly
  • Backstroke
ClubNorth Shore Swimming Club
CoachAndy McMillan
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham 50 m butterfly

Biography

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Born in Auckland on 13 August 2003,[1][2] Gray was educated at Westlake Boys High School.[3] He is a member of the North Shore Swimming Club and is coached by Andy McMillan.[1][2] He made his senior international debut in 2022 at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships,[2] finishing 35th in the 50 m butterfly[4] and 39th in the 200 m freestyle.[5]

Gray represented his country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In the 50 m butterfly, he recorded a time of 24.02 seconds in the heats to qualify 14th fastest for the semifinals. He then was seventh fastest in the semifinals, with a time of 23.58 seconds, and swam a time of 23.27 seconds in the final to win the bronze medal.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cameron Gray". Birmingham 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Cameron Gray at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
  3. ^ "High school swimmers head for Waterworld". Hamilton City Council. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Men's 50m butterfly" (PDF). Omega Timing. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Men's 200m freestyle" (PDF). Omega Timing. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Men's 50m butterfly: event summary" (PDF). Birmingham 2022. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
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