Jonathon Marshall

Jonathon Marshall (born 15 November 2004 in Akron, Ohio) is an English swimmer of American descent. He has a dual citizenship with United States and Great Britain[1][2][3]

Jonathon Marshall
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (2004-11-15) 15 November 2004
Akron, Ohio, United States
Home townSouthend-on-Sea, Great Britain
Sport
SportSwimming
EventBackstroke
ClubCarnegie
Florida Gators
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
European Junior Championships
2022 Otopeni4x100m medley relay
2022 Otopeni50m backstroke
2022 OtopeniMixed 4x100m medley relay
2022 Otopeni100m backstroke

Career

Marshall won a four medals at 2022 European Junior Swimming Championships, a gold in the 4 × 100 m medley relay, a silver in the 50 m backstroke, a bronze in the 100 m backstroke and a mixed relay silver.[4] He also made his senior debut for Great Britain in 2022 at the 2022 European Aquatics Championships.[5]

In 2024, Marshall finished second in the 100 metres backstroke at the 2024 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships. His time of 53.03 seconds, behind Oliver Morgan (who won the event in a national record) was fast enough to meet the British consideration criteria for a place at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[6] He was subsequently named in the British team for the Olympics.[7]

References
  1. "Profile". Eurosport. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. "Jonathon Marshall". Swim Swam. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  3. "Jonathan Marshall - Florida Gators". Florida Gators. 23 April 2024.
  4. "Super silver and brilliant bronze as Marshall and Whittle secure more medals". Swimming.org. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  5. "Swimming star Jonny Marshall makes senior GB debut, thanks to mum's roots in Rayleigh". Southend Echo. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  6. "Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2024". Swimming.org. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  7. "Paris Olympics 2024: Team GB name swimming squad for Games". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
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