David Abrahams (swimmer)

David Henry Abrahams (born May 3, 2001) is a blind American Paralympic swimmer. He represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

Early life and education
Abrahams attended Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He earned NISCA All American honors in 2018 and 2019. Abrahams attended Harvard University where he was a member of their swim team.

Career
Abrahams represented the United States in the 100 metre breaststroke SB13 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal.

On April 29, 2023, Abrahams was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships. During the World Championship he won a bronze medal in the 100 metre breaststroke SB13 event.

In January 2024, Abrahams announced that the 2024 Summer Paralympics will be his final major international event. He will then start work full-time as a quantitative researcher with an investment management company.

Personal life
Abrahams began losing his vision when he was 13 and was diagnosed with Stargardt disease.