Alexis Michel Roger Dodji Kpadi (born 11 November 2005) is a France-based swimmer who represents Benin at international level. He was selected to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alexis Michel Roger Dodji Kpadi |
| National team | Benin |
| Born | November 11, 2005[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Career
editHe is a member of Hac Seine Métropole Natation in Le Havre, France, and held the Beninese national record at the age of 18 years-old in the 200m backstroke at 2:06.66.[2] He participated at the 2024 World Swimming Championships in Doha.[3]
He competed in the 100 metres backstroke at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.[4] He finished second in his heat of the men's 100-meter backstroke with a time of 57.61 seconds. Despite beating his personal best of 58.03 seconds, Alexis Kpadé finished 42nd overall after six heats, and did not reach the semifinals.[5]
He competed for Benin at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships where he set a national record of 57.50 seconds for the 100m backstroke.[6]
References
edit- ↑ "Alexis Kpadi". World Aquatics. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Olympics - Alexis Kpade: "No pressure but constant excitement"". Sportnewsafrica. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Swimming: Alexis Kpade from Le Havre is close to the Olympic Games". jipsports.benin.com. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 8 Sep 2025.
- ↑ "PARIS 2024, AFRICA RECAP: DAY 5 – CORBETT MAKES HER 2ND STRAIGHT OLYMPIC FINAL IN 2 BREAST". Swim Swam. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ↑ "Performance of Beninese Athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: A Course Without Medals". cnosben.org. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Coetze Leads Charge as Continent's Swimmers Make Waves in Singapore". Africa Aquatics. 28 Jul 2025. Retrieved 8 Sep 2025.
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