Iona Winnifrith will make her Paralympic debut at the Paris Paralympics after an impressive start to 2024 which includes becoming a double European Champion at just 13-years-old.
Her maiden international championships on the British team witnessed Winnifrith winning European titles in the SB7 100m Breaststroke and SM7 200m Individual Medley, in addition to a S7 50m Butterfly bronze in Madeira.
Tonbridge-born Winnifrith preceded her international debut with a multi-classification 100m Breaststroke British title at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
She was first introduce to swimming when sitting watching her brothers train at Tonbridge SC, and the club invited Winnifrith to join as the youngest member in the learn to swim section at the age of five.
Away from the pool Winnifrith has two dogs who love playing in the garden and going on walks, while she additionally is a member of the local youth theatre, performing in plays and also school productions.
| Event | Year | Time/Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM7 200m Individual Medley | 2024 | 3:02.25 | ER |
| SB7 100m Breaststroke | 2024 | 1:29.69 | BR |
| S7 50m Butterfly | 2024 | 38.30 |
| Event | Year | Time/Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM7 200m Individual Medley | 2024 - Paris | 3:03.25 | 4th |
| SB7 100m Breaststroke | 2024 - Paris | 1:29.69 | Silver |
| S7 50m Butterfly | 2024 - Paris | 39.34 | 10th |
| Event | Year | Time/Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB7 100m Breaststroke | 2024 - Madeira | 1:29.91 | Gold |
| SM7 200m Individual Medley | 2024 - Madeira | 3:09.76 | Gold |
| S7 50m Butterfly | 2024 - Madeira | 40.50 | Bronze |
| Event | Year | Time/Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC 50m Butterfly | 2024 - London | 38.30 | Silver |
| MC 100m Breaststroke | 2024 - London | 1:31.58 | Gold |