
Matthew Levy
Matthew Levy (swimming) is one of Australia’s most decorated para swimmers. Levy will contest his second Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where he will defend his men’s 50m freestyle S7 title as the oldest member of the Australian swim team. Matt made his Australian debut in 2003 after breaking the 200m freestyle world short course record and found his way onto the Athens 2004 Paralympic team although he missed the medals. He is now a five-time Paralympian, with three gold and seven minor medals to his credit. He also has 13 medals, including three gold, from five world championships. In 2020, Matt was appointed a member of the Athletes Advisory Commission of the Commonwealth Games Federation. He also published Keeping Your Head Above Water: Inspirational Insights from a Champion of Life which featured childhood photos, and motivational tips Matt was born at 25 weeks with cerebral palsy and a vision impairment, and has undergone over 50 operations on his brain, heart, lungs, ears and more. He has a Bachelor of Business from the Swinburne University of Technology and an MBA from the University of Canberra.
Sport / Discipline
Swimming
Birth Place
Sydney
Birth state
NSW
Date of Birth
11/01/1987
Age
35
SOCIAL MEDIA
Gold Coast, 2018
Results History
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Additional Information
Languages Spoken:
No
Are you a citizen of a country other than Australia? If yes, please provide details?
No
Education Details:
Bachelor of business
Club details:
North Sydney
Why did you begin your sport?
For health reasons
What is your most memorable sporting achievement?
Winning gold in 2012 London Paralympics
Who is your hero / idol, and why? Have you ever met them?
Parents
Do you have any hobbies away from your sport?
Travel and beach
What is your sporting ambition?
Having fun