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Adzo Kpossi

b. 1999

Togolese swimmer

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About Adzo Kpossi

Born 1999. Adzo Kpossi is a swimmer.

Competition Kpossi's debut at an international swimming competition was at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships, where she competed in both the 50 metre butterfly and 50 metre freestyle. In the 50 metre butterfly event, she finished last in her heat in a time of 55.17 seconds, around 25 seconds slower than the heat winner. By doing so at the age of 13 years and 191 days, she became the youngest ever Togolese Olympian. She was also the youngest competitor from any country at the 2012 Games. In her competition, she swam a time 37.55 seconds to finish second in her three-swimmer heat. Her time was the second slowest overall, with only Masempe Theko (Lesotho) slower. In the butterfly race, Kpossi swam a time of 43.00 seconds, a time that was the 77th quickest from the 79 competitors in the heat round. She swam a heat time of 34.26 seconds to finish 103rd overall out of 113 swimmers and not qualify for the semi-finals. In her heat of the 50 metre freestyle, she swam a time of 33.62 seconds to finish 17 overall and not qualify for the semi-finals. For her event, Kpossi was drawn in heat three, a heat containing seven other athletes alongside Kpossi. In the race on 12 August 2016, Kpossi swam a time of 33.44 seconds to finish sixth in her heat. Kpossi's time was the 79th quickest out off 88 finishing athletes. She did not progress to the next round.

Major results Individual Long course

Short course

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Togo
Also known as
Adzo Rebecca Kpossi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adzo Kpossi?

Togolese swimmer

When was Adzo Kpossi born?

Adzo Kpossi was born on 25 January 1999 in Lomé.

What is Adzo Kpossi's occupation?

Adzo Kpossi is a swimmer.

What nationality is Adzo Kpossi?

Adzo Kpossi's recorded nationality: Togo.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adzo Kpossi

· Wikidata: Q3817197

· DBpedia: Adzo Kpossi

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