Maggie Mac Neil, born on February twenty-six, two thousand, is a distinguished Canadian swimmer renowned for her prowess in the 100 metre butterfly event. She has made her mark in the swimming world as the 2020 Olympic champion, showcasing her exceptional talent on the global stage.
Her accolades extend beyond the Olympics; she is a two-time World (SC) champion, having triumphed in twenty twenty-one and twenty twenty-two, and she also claimed the title of World (LC) champion in twenty nineteen. Additionally, Maggie is celebrated as the Commonwealth champion of twenty twenty-two and the Pan American champion of twenty twenty-three.
Among her numerous achievements, she has held the short course world record and continues to hold the Commonwealth and Pan American records in the butterfly event. As one of Canada's most accomplished swimmers, Maggie boasts an impressive tally of three Olympic medals, eight World (LC) medals, eleven World (SC) medals, and five Commonwealth medals.
Her versatility in the pool is further highlighted by her previous world record in the short course 50 metre backstroke. After an illustrious career, Maggie announced her retirement on September twenty-six, twenty twenty-four, leaving behind a legacy that inspires future generations of swimmers.