Benjamin CoteSwimming Canada /Scott Grant
Swimming Canada /Scott Grant

Benjamin Cote

Biography

  • Competed at his first World Aquatics Championships in 2023; finished 29th in the 5km open water race 
  • Finished fourth in the 800m and 1500m freestyle events and fifth in the 400m IM at the 2023 Canadian Swimming Trials 
  • Finished third in the 10km race at the 2023 Canadian Open Water Trials 
  • Won gold in the 800m and 1500m freestyle events at the 2022 Canadian Junior & Senior Championships 
  • Competes collegiately for the University of Florida 

A Little More About Ben

Getting into the Sport: Started swimming competitively at age 7… Outside Interests: Enjoys going to the beach, watching movies… Odds and Ends: Likes to start race days with a bowl of oatmeal…

Notable International Results

World Aquatics Championships: 2023 – 29th (5km open water)