Enhamed Enhamed Mohamed Yahdih

Paralympic swimmer · 1987-present

Enhamed Enhamed Mohamed Yahdih
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Paralympic swimmer

Enhamed Enhamed is a Paralympic swimmer born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1987, an S11 visual-class specialist and medallist at Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012.

Early life

Enhamed Enhamed Mohamed Yahdih was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 11 September 1987. He competed as a swimmer in the S11, SB11 and SM11 classes for athletes with visual impairment.

Historical role

His Paralympic career followed a sustained progression: two bronzes at Athens 2004, four golds at Beijing 2008, and two silvers plus a bronze at London 2012, including a silver medal with a European record in the 400-metre freestyle.

Legacy

These results make him one of the leading Canarian figures in adapted swimming.

Timeline

  1. 1987September 11, 1987Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
  2. 2004Wins two bronze medals at Athens.
  3. 2008Wins four gold medals in Beijing.
  4. 2012Wins two silvers and a bronze in London; sets a European record in the 400 freestyle.

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