Noah Jaffe
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2003-07-18) July 18, 2003
Carlsbad, California, U.S.
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS8, SB8, SM8
Medal record
Men's paralympic swimming
Representing  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Manchester100 m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2023 Manchester50 m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2023 Manchester400 m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2023 Manchester100 m butterfly S8

Noah Jaffe (born July 18, 2003) is an American Paralympic swimmer who specializes in freestyle and butterfly events.

Career

Jaffe made his international debut for the United States at the 2022 Duel in the Pool in Sydney, Australia where he participated in para swimming events, along with Jamal Hill, McKenzie Coan, and Elizabeth Smith.[1][2]

On April 29, 2023, Jaffe was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships in Manchester, England.[3] On the first day of competition he won a bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle S8 event. On the third day he won a bronze medal in the 100 m butterfly S8 event. On the fourth day he won a gold medal in the 100 m freestyle S8 event and set an Americas record. On the fifth day he won a silver medal in the 50 m freestyle S8 event.[4][5]

References

  1. Sutherland, James (July 19, 2023). "Andrew, Kalisz & Lazor Highlight U.S. Roster for 2022 Duel in the Pool". swimswam.com. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. Daniel, Al (May 25, 2023). "Noah Jaffe Relishing Good Company In Para Swimming, And Hoping For More". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  3. Gowdy, Kristen (April 28, 2023). "Paralympic, world champions headline 2023 world championships roster". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  4. Gowdy, Kristen (August 3, 2023). "Jaffe strikes gold on fourth night of competition in Manchester". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  5. "Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships Live Results". paralympic.org. Retrieved August 11, 2023.


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