The Most Famous
SWIMMERS from Colombia
Top 4
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Colombian Swimmers of all time. This list of famous Colombian Swimmers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.
1. Ben Hockin (b. 1986)
With an HPI of 28.39, Ben Hockin is the most famous Colombian Swimmer. His biography has been translated into 8 different languages on wikipedia.
Benjamin Hockin Brusquetti (born 27 September 1986) is an Olympic freestyle swimmer who has swum internationally for both Great Britain and Paraguay (his father is British, his mother is Paraguayan). Hockin represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay swimming events, where his team finished eighth. He swam for Paraguay at the 2010 South American Games, where he won 3 silver medals and a bronze medal. However, Hockin did not follow the proper steps to switch his sport nationality and has been banned for one year (retroactive to 23 May 2010). In September 2011, Hockin was named the flag bearer for Paraguayan team at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was Paraguay's flagbearer and competed in the 100 and 200 m freestyle and the 100 m butterfly. He competed again in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro in the 100 m freestyle category, and finished 44th.
2. Isabella Arcila (b. 1994)
With an HPI of 24.95, Isabella Arcila is the 2nd most famous Colombian Swimmer. Her biography has been translated into 7 different languages.
Isabella Arcila Hurtado (born 11 March 1994) is a Colombian swimmer. She competed in the women's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
3. Jorge Murillo (b. 1991)
With an HPI of 23.61, Jorge Murillo is the 3rd most famous Colombian Swimmer. His biography has been translated into 6 different languages.
Jorge Mario Murillo Valdes is a Colombian swimmer. He competed at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships and at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
4. Osisang Chilton (b. 1996)
With an HPI of 15.91, Osisang Chilton is the 4th most famous Colombian Swimmer. Her biography has been translated into 6 different languages.
Osisang Dibech Chilton (born 23 February 1996) is a Palauan swimmer. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in the women's 50 m freestyle.
People
Pantheon has 4 people classified as Colombian swimmers born between 1986 and 1996. Of these 4, 4 (100.00%) of them are still alive today. The most famous living Colombian swimmers include Ben Hockin, Isabella Arcila, and Jorge Murillo. As of April 2024, 4 new Colombian swimmers have been added to Pantheon including Ben Hockin, Isabella Arcila, and Jorge Murillo.
Living Colombian Swimmers
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Ben Hockin
1986 - Present
HPI: 28.39
Isabella Arcila
1994 - Present
HPI: 24.95
Jorge Murillo
1991 - Present
HPI: 23.61
Osisang Chilton
1996 - Present
HPI: 15.91
Newly Added Colombian Swimmers (2024)
Go to all RankingsBen Hockin
1986 - Present
HPI: 28.39
Isabella Arcila
1994 - Present
HPI: 24.95
Jorge Murillo
1991 - Present
HPI: 23.61
Osisang Chilton
1996 - Present
HPI: 15.91
