Sam Downie was diagnosed with Caudal Regression Syndrome when he was born, affecting his mobility from the waist down.
Sam first started swimming at the age of eight with Musselburgh swim squad, where his determined nature enabled him to thrive as he started to win numerous competitions at the Lothian racers club by the age of nine. At the age of 16, Downie qualified for his senior international debut and was the youngest member of the British team for the Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships.
Long Course
| Event | Year | Time/Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8 400m Freestyle | 2023 | 4:42.88 | |
| S8 100m Backstroke | 2023 | 1:08.36 | |
| S8 200m Backstroke | 2023 | 2:30.83 | BR |
IPC World Championships
| Event | Year | Time/Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8 100m Backstroke | 2023 - Manchester | 1:08.36 | Bronze |
| S8 400m Freestyle | 2023 - Manchester | 4:49.03 | 7th |
| Mixed 34pts 4x100m Medley Relay | 2023 - Manchester | 4:42.14 | 6th |
| Mixed 34pts 4x100m Freestyle Relay | 2023 - Manchester | 4:22.24 | 8th |
| S8 400m Freestyle | 2022 - Madeira | 4:51.62 | 7th |
| S8 100m Backstroke | 2022 - Madeira | 1:13.63 | 7th |
British Para-Swimming International Meet
| Event | Year | Time/Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC 400m Freestyle | 2023 - Sheffield | 4:42.88 | 10th |
| MC 100m Backstroke | 2023 - Sheffield | 1:09.11 | 19th |
| MC 100m Backstroke | 2022 - Aberdeen | 1:12.71 | 8th |
| MC 400m Freestyle | 2022 - Aberdeen | 5:06.96 | 10th |