Taliso Engel (born 4 June 2002) is a blind German para swimmer who competes in international elite competitions.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 2002 Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Germany |
| Sport | Paralympic swimming |
| Disability class | S13, SB13, SM13 |
| Event(s) | Breaststroke Medley swimming |
Medal record | |
Career
editHe is a World champion and European champion in the breaststroke. He competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a gold medal in the 100 metre breaststroke SB13 event.[1][2]
In September 2025, Engel won the men's 100 m breaststroke SB13 final at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, setting a new world record of 1:01.69. The achievement came despite Engel managing both audio and visual impairments, which he discussed during the event.[3]
References
edit- ↑ "Taliso Engel". Team Deutschland (in German). 26 July 2021.
- ↑ "Taliso Engel - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 26 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Lee, David (25 September 2025). "With a smile and dance: para-swimmer Taliso Engel overcomes audio-visual impairment". The Straits Times. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
External links
edit- Taliso Engel at the International Paralympic Committee
- Taliso Engel at IPC.InfostradaSports.com (archived)
- Taliso Engel at Team Deutschland Paralympics (in German)
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