Jacob Templeton

Jacob Templeton (born 24 May 1995) is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. He represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

Personal Templeton was born in Devonport, Tasmania with Retinitis Pigmentosa which is a degenerative disease of the eye. In 2016, he is studying a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. His cousin is St Kilda Football Club player Eli Templeton. as a visually impaired athlete. Templeton was born in Devonport, Tasmania and swam for Devonport Templeton said his preparation prior to the championships is one that consisted of, "nine swimming sessions with two to three gym sessions as well." Templeton swam competitively at the Championships finishing 8th for the Men’s 400m Freestyle (S13). He also finished 10th in the Men’s 50m Freestyle (S13), Men’s 200m Individual Medley (SM13) and the Men’s 100m Butterfly (S13).

Templeton also attended the ‘Road to Rio’ development camp at the AIS.

At the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, he won the bronze medal in the Men's 50 m freestyle S13.