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Steven Kent (swimmer)

Steven Kent (swimmer)

New Zealand swimmer & surf lifesaver

Steven Kent (born 3 January 1988 in Levin[1]) is a New Zealand swimmer. He competed in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]

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Five years later, he competed at the 2017 World Games winning a bronze medal in lifesaving.[3]

He represented New Zealand in Surf Life Saving at the 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 & 2022 World Lifesaving Championships. Winning in 2012, 2014 and 2016. He was captain on the team in 2018[4] and 2022.[5]

Kent's older brother Dean was also a New Zealand Olympic representative swimmer.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Steven Kent". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Steven Kent". London2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  3. [3]
    "Results Book: Life Saving" (PDF). worldgames2017.sportresult.com. The World Games. 2017.
  4. [4]
    "Olympian takes the helm of Kiwi surf lifesaving team for world champs". Surf Lifesaving New Zealand. 5 November 2018.
  5. [5]
    "The Black Fins have landed in Riccione, Italy". Surf Lifesaving New Zealand. 21 September 2022.
  6. [6]
    "Kent's team plays Olympic waiting game". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 11 August 2012.


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