Alexander Shah
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Alexander Gadegaard Shah |
Nickname | Alex Shah |
National team | Nepal |
Citizenship | Nepalese |
Born | [1] Bangkok, Thailand | 29 October 2002
Sport | |
Country | Nepal |
Sport | Swimming |
Alexander Gadegaard Shah (also known as Alex Shah born: 29 October 2002) is a Nepalese origin professional swimmer. He represented Nepal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 100 meter freestyle. Shah was selected to the Olympics as a wild card qualifier.[2][3][4] His father is Nepalese and mother is Danish.
Participation
- World Championships 2019 in 50 m and 100 m freestyle at Gwangju, Korea[1]
- World Junior Championships in 2017 in 50 m and 100 m freestyle at Indianapolis, US[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Incoming Swimmer Alexander Gadegaard Shah to Represent Nepal at Tokyo Olympics". Fordham University Athletics. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "OCA » Nepal NOC holds farewell ceremony for swimming team bound for Tokyo Olympics". Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ Service, Himalayan News (5 July 2021). "Team off to Japan". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Gaurika Singh to lead Nepal as flag bearer in Tokyo". Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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