Brian Hill (swimmer)

Brian David Hill (born 29 December 1982) is a S13 Canadian para-swimmer who has competed in the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 Summer Paralympics and the 2007 Parapan American Games.

Hill was born on 29 December 1982 in Duncan, British Columbia with a genetic retinal disorder which results in only ten percent vision.

[3] Hill's girlfriend Karine Thomas is a member in Canada's Olympic synchronized swimming team.

[4] At the age of 17, Hill participated in six events at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia.

[18] Hill won five medals at the 2007 Parapan American Games including three golds and two silvers.

He had tied the world record time with Canadian para-swimmer Walter Wu.

"[2][19] Before going to Beijing for his third Paralympic Games, Hill's preparation involved swimming about 120 kilometres in two weeks.