Andrew Haley
Paralympic Swimmer and Cancer Survivor
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Andrew Haley has had a passion for swimming and a fire within himself to push the limits of personal achievement since a young age. He began training for competitive swimming at age 15, when his aunt persuaded the national coach to give him a call. After a telephone conversation with Andrew, the national coach set up a training session, and since then he hasn’t looked back.
One October evening in 1980 when Andrew was six, playing at home with twin brother Brett, he fell and hurt his leg forcing his parents to take him to the hospital. At the hospital the diagnosis was not good as it indicated bone cancer and it was spreading! In an effort to save Andrew's life the doctors decided to amputate his leg above the knee. The day Andrew was to leave the hospital, the cancer was back in his lung’s. Eventually Andrew made it through that battle as well and things are fine. Overcoming his obstacles was truly a miracle.
Andrew’s first major competition was in 1990 at the World Championships in Assen, Holland. Later that year, Andrew moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to pursue his swimming career with the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club. Over the next four years he continued to compete internationally while completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree at Dalhousie University. He was voted 94/95 Nova Scotia Male Athlete of the Year. In 1996, the determined athlete won two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Atlanta, USA, in the 400m free and 100m Fly.
Education and swimming led him to the University of Ottawa in the fall of 1997, where he enrolled in a Masters of Sport Administration program and swam for the university team. In 1998 Andrew became a world champion, winning the 100m Butterfly, and he went on to etch him name into the world record holder books. Andrew was voted 1998 Swim Team MVP by his University. In 1999 he completed his Masters degree with an “A” average and then moved to Calgary to continue his training at the National Sport Centre. This moved paid off for Andrew as he won Gold and a Bronze in Sydney, Australia at the 2000 Paralympics.
After the 2000 Paralympics, Andrew set his sights on defending his world title at worlds in Argentina in 2002. At nationals in 2002, Andrew broke the world record in the 100 butterfly then later that year he came home with one gold (100 fly again) and two bronze medals from Worlds. When Andrew is home in Nova Scotia he finds time to speak to schools and businesses. Andrew now lives in Toronto where he works for the Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays Baseball Club.
One October evening in 1980 when Andrew was six, playing at home with twin brother Brett, he fell and hurt his leg forcing his parents to take him to the hospital. At the hospital the diagnosis was not good as it indicated bone cancer and it was spreading! In an effort to save Andrew's life the doctors decided to amputate his leg above the knee. The day Andrew was to leave the hospital, the cancer was back in his lung’s. Eventually Andrew made it through that battle as well and things are fine. Overcoming his obstacles was truly a miracle.
Andrew’s first major competition was in 1990 at the World Championships in Assen, Holland. Later that year, Andrew moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to pursue his swimming career with the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club. Over the next four years he continued to compete internationally while completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree at Dalhousie University. He was voted 94/95 Nova Scotia Male Athlete of the Year. In 1996, the determined athlete won two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Atlanta, USA, in the 400m free and 100m Fly.
Education and swimming led him to the University of Ottawa in the fall of 1997, where he enrolled in a Masters of Sport Administration program and swam for the university team. In 1998 Andrew became a world champion, winning the 100m Butterfly, and he went on to etch him name into the world record holder books. Andrew was voted 1998 Swim Team MVP by his University. In 1999 he completed his Masters degree with an “A” average and then moved to Calgary to continue his training at the National Sport Centre. This moved paid off for Andrew as he won Gold and a Bronze in Sydney, Australia at the 2000 Paralympics.
After the 2000 Paralympics, Andrew set his sights on defending his world title at worlds in Argentina in 2002. At nationals in 2002, Andrew broke the world record in the 100 butterfly then later that year he came home with one gold (100 fly again) and two bronze medals from Worlds. When Andrew is home in Nova Scotia he finds time to speak to schools and businesses. Andrew now lives in Toronto where he works for the Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays Baseball Club.
Believing is the first step in doing
From his opening statement “believing is the first step in doing” Andrew Haley makes you realize that anything is possible. He will motivate audiences with an emotionally gripping speech sure to capture the audience’s attention and make them realize that hefty savings accounts and earthly riches do not make a man. Dreams are achieved through sheer determination and making the best of what one has. Andrew Haley is an admirable individual that can be an inspiration for those who need encouragement.
Andrew overcame cancer twice despite long odds to become a world-class swimmer. Andrew will tell an incredible story going from near death to great success. After Andrew is finished your group will realize that anything is possible and they will strive to do more.
Andrew truly believes that anything is possible if you believe in it. Achieving such success is the result of many goals set and achieved. He will be able to relate his approach to goal setting to any business setting and relate his theory on goal setting to any circumstances. Brain Williams of CBC Sports once said “that is the thing about Andrew Haley, always giving 110% no matter what”. It is this determination and dedication that has set him aside. Dr. Keith Bell once wrote that, “winning is not normal” and that “not everyone can win”. Andrew will share his thoughts on winning as well on how to deal with defeat.
Andrew’s story will help you realize that nothing is impossible and help your company to reach for the stars. It’s never too early to start dreaming.
From his opening statement “believing is the first step in doing” Andrew Haley makes you realize that anything is possible. He will motivate audiences with an emotionally gripping speech sure to capture the audience’s attention and make them realize that hefty savings accounts and earthly riches do not make a man. Dreams are achieved through sheer determination and making the best of what one has. Andrew Haley is an admirable individual that can be an inspiration for those who need encouragement.
Andrew overcame cancer twice despite long odds to become a world-class swimmer. Andrew will tell an incredible story going from near death to great success. After Andrew is finished your group will realize that anything is possible and they will strive to do more.
Andrew truly believes that anything is possible if you believe in it. Achieving such success is the result of many goals set and achieved. He will be able to relate his approach to goal setting to any business setting and relate his theory on goal setting to any circumstances. Brain Williams of CBC Sports once said “that is the thing about Andrew Haley, always giving 110% no matter what”. It is this determination and dedication that has set him aside. Dr. Keith Bell once wrote that, “winning is not normal” and that “not everyone can win”. Andrew will share his thoughts on winning as well on how to deal with defeat.
Andrew’s story will help you realize that nothing is impossible and help your company to reach for the stars. It’s never too early to start dreaming.