Nelson Crispín Corzo[a] (born 10 May 1992) is a Colombian Paralympic swimmer.[1] He represented Colombia at the Summer Paralympics in 2012, 2016 and 2020.[1] He won seven medals in total: one gold medal, five silver medals and one bronze medal.
Career
[edit]In 2016, he won the silver medal in the men's 50 metre freestyle S6, the men's 100 metre freestyle S6 and the men's 100 metre breaststroke SB6 events.[1] He was also the flag bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
He represented Colombia at both the 2015 Parapan American Games and the 2019 Parapan American Games.[2] He also competed at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships held in London, United Kingdom.[3]
Notes
[edit]- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Crispin and the second or maternal family name is Corzo.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Nelson Crispin Corzo". paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ "Lima 2019: Love story brings glory in the pool". paralympic.org. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "World Para Swimming Championships 2019 | Day 3". Olympic Channel. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
External links
[edit]- Nelson Crispin Corzo at the International Paralympic Committee
- Nelson Crispin - Montreal 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships at the International Paralympic Committee