Danielle Hill (swimmer)

Danielle Hill (born 27 September 1999) is an Irish swimmer from Northern Ireland.[2][3] She competed in the women's 100 metre backstroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4] On 24 June 2021, she set a new Irish national record with a time of 1:00.18 in the 100m backstroke, simultaneously posting an Olympic qualifying time for the delayed Tokyo Games.[1]

Danielle Hill
Personal information
NationalityNorthern Irish
Born (1999-09-27) 27 September 1999 (age 25)
Belfast, Northern Ireland[1]
Home townNewtownabbey, County Antrim
Sport
CountryIreland
SportSwimming
ClubLarne
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing Ireland
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2024 Belgrade 50 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 2024 Belgrade 100 m backstroke

References

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  1. ^ a b "Danielle Hill". Tokyo 2020. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Danielle Hill". Olympedia. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Danielle Hill: Larne swimmer ends Irish Open meet with six titles". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Women's 100m Backstroke: Results Summary" (PDF). Tokyo 2020. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
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