Ricky Betar

Type of Impairment

Intellectual impairment

Classification

S14, SB14, SM14

When and where did you begin this sport?

He began swimming at age 10.

Club / Team

Auburn Swimming Club: Sydney, NSW, AUS

Name of coach

Clinton Camilleri [club], AUS

Memorable sporting achievement

Being selected for the 2019 World Championships in London. (swimming.org.au, 15 Aug 2019)

Most influential person in career

His family and coach Clinton Camilleri. (swimming.org.au, 15 Aug 2019)

Sporting philosophy / motto

"They told me I couldn't. That's why I did it." (swimming.org.au, 15 Sep 2019)

Famous relatives

His younger sister Hika has competed in swimming at junior state level in Australia. (Auburn Swimming Club Facebook page, 19 Dec 2018)

Biography