Kira Toussaint
Biography
About Kira Toussaint
Dutch swimmer Kira Toussaint owns multiple national records and a former world record in the short course 50m backstroke. She is the European record holder in both the long course and short course 50m backstroke, and holds Dutch records in the 50m and 100m long course backstroke. In short course, she also holds Dutch records in the 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke. At the 2021 FINA Swimming World Cup, she placed second overall among all competitors, regardless of gender, and earned 11 gold medals. Her dominance in the backstroke events is reflected in these achievements. Kira competes as a sportswoman, specializing in swimming, with an athletic build. Born on 22 May 1994 in the Netherlands, she is a proud Dutch athlete.
- BirthplaceNetherlands
Frequently asked
What records does Kira Toussaint currently hold?
She holds the European record in the 50m backstroke in both long course and short course, and Dutch records in multiple backstroke distances across both long course and short course.
How did Kira perform at the 2021 FINA World Cup?
She placed second overall in total points among all competitors, regardless of gender, and won 11 gold medals.
In which stroke does Kira specialize?
She specializes in backstroke, as indicated by her records and achievements in that stroke.
Did you know
- She is a former world record holder in the short course 50m backstroke.
- At the 2021 FINA World Cup, she placed second overall among all competitors, including men, and won 11 gold medals.
- Her records span both long course and short course, showing versatility across pool lengths.
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