Imani de Jong

Imani de Jong
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (2002-05-28) 28 May 2002
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the  Netherlands
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place2022 Rome4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2026 Paris4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2026 Paris4x100 m mixed freestyle

Imani de Jong (born 28 May 2002) is a Dutch swimmer. She represented the Netherlands at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

de Jong competed at the 2022 European Aquatics Championships and won a gold medal in the 4×200 metre freestyle relay with a time of 7:54.07. This marked the first time the Netherlands won gold in the event at the LEN European Aquatics Championships.[1]

In April 2024, she was selected to represent the Netherlands at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[2] She competed in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay and finished in 12th place with a time of 7:57.58.[3]

In August 2026, she competed at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships and won a gold medal in the 4×100 metre freestyle relay with a European Championships record time of 3:31.89.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Derksen, Linda (11 August 2022). "Historisch goud voor Nederlandse zwemsters op 4x200 meter: 'Dit geeft inspiratie'". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Nederlandse Gekwalificeerden voor Olympische Spelen Parijs 2024". teamnl.org (in Dutch). 25 April 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Minder slapen mag nu wel even', overweldigend olympisch gevoel is week na einde zwemtoernooi nog altijd aanwezig bij Imani de Jong". Haarlems Dagblad (in Dutch). 10 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Nederland pakt Europese titel op 4x 100 meter estafette vrije slag na fenomenale eindsprint Marrit Steenbergen". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 12 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.


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