Penny Oleksiak

Swimmer, Olympic Gold Medalist

Penny Oleksiak - Athletes & Sports Figures born June 13th, 2000
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Competed in swimming, achieving international recognition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where earned four medals, including one gold. Set a new record for the most medals by a Canadian swimmer in a single Olympics. Achieved success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, earning additional medals and further establishing prominence in the sport. Holds multiple Canadian records in various swimming events and continues to compete at elite levels.

Won four medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Set a record for most medals by a Canadian swimmer in one Olympics

Achieved medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics

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