Andrew Hurd
Personal Details
Biography
Getting to know…
- While in Athens after his 2004 Olympic races, Hurd accidentally cut himself on glass, sliced an artery, tore a ligament and damaged a nerve in his hand, requiring surgery and therapy
- Discovered he was allergic to chlorine, among many other household items, after suffering from chronic fatigue during and after training
- Engineering student at the University of Michigan
- His father swam for Queen’s University
Olympic Highlights
| Games | Sport | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sydney | Aquatics - Swimming | Freestyle 1,500m - Men | 23 |
| 2004 Athens | Aquatics - Swimming | Freestyle Relay 4x200m - Men | 5 |
| 2004 Athens | Aquatics - Swimming | Freestyle 400m - Men | 13 |
| 2004 Athens | Aquatics - Swimming | Freestyle 1,500m - Men | 18 |
| 2008 Beijing | Aquatics - Swimming | Freestyle Relay 4x200m - Men | 5 |
Notable International Results
- Three-time Olympian with a best finish of 5th in 4x200m freestyle relay in 2004 and 2008
- Two-time World Championships 4x200m freestyle relay (2005 silver, 2007 bronze)
- Two-time 2006 Commonwealth Games silver medallist (400m freestyle, 1500m freestyle)
