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Taiko Torepe-Ormsby

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Taiko Torepe-Ormsby
Personal information
Birth nameTaiko Torepe-Ormsby
National teamAquablack #288
Born (2003-08-16) 16 August 2003 (age 21)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle & Butterfly
ClassificationsSprinter
ClubWharenui Swim Club
College teamUW - Madison
CoachCauli Bedran

Taiko Torepe-Ormsby (born 16 August 2003) is a New Zealand swimmer.[1] He competed in the men's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Torepe-Ormsby was the first swimmer from New Zealand to swim the 50-metre freestyle in under 22 seconds.[2] Of Māori descent, he affiliates to Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Maniapoto.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Torepe-Ormsby, Taiko". Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ "'Lost for words': Taiko Torepe-Ormsby becomes first Kiwi to swim 50m freestyle under 22 seconds". Te Ao. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  3. ^ McDonald, Kelvin (3 August 2024). "Taiko Torepe-Ormsby narrowly misses 50m freestyle semifinals". Te Ao Māori News. Retrieved 18 September 2024.