Benoît Huot

Multiple Paralympic medallist Benoit Huot announces retirement from competitive swimming

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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MONTREAL, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ -After more than two decades of Para swimming, Benoit Huot is announcing his retirement from the sport.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ -After more than two decades of Para swimming, Benoit Huot is announcing his retirement from the sport.
  • It was the greatest of honours to represent our country and I'm proud to have been able to fulfill all my competitive dreams.
  • Born with a malformation in his right leg, commonly called club foot, Huot started swimming at the age of eight.
  • A member of the Canadian National Para Swimming Team since 1998, he is one of the most decorated Paralympic athletes with 20 medals won at five Paralympic Games.