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| Human Interest | |
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Sport Specific Information | |
| Club / Team | Loughborough University/Chorley Marlins: England |
General Interest | |
| Most influential person in career | His mum and dad. (English Aquatics Team Media Guide, 2010) |
Sport Specific Information | |
| Name of coach | Kevin Renshaw |
General Interest | |
| Sporting philosophy / motto | "Swimming isn't easy but if you put in the hard work, you will succeed". (swimming.org, 01 Dec 2009) |
| Other information | TRAINING DOWNUNDER He trained on the Gold Coast, Australia, for two years, where he had the opportunity to train in optimised conditions with expert coaching. During his stay in Australia, Wallwork Optics [his sponsor] provided him with Oakly Sunspecs in order to see better at training, as his eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight. (wallworkopticians, 01 Dec 2007) AFTER SWIMMING Interested in joining the police, and then the armed response unit. (English Aquatics Team Media Guide, 2010) |
Further Personal Information | |
| Residence | Loughborough, ENG |
General Interest | |
| Injuries | In 2008 he had Glandular fever and also had an operation which set him back. (English Aquatics Team Media Guide, 2010) |
| Memorable sporting achievement | Making the Commonwealth Games team. (English Aquatics Team Media Guide, 2010) |
| Hero / Idol | Jonny Wilkinson. (English Aquatics Team Media Guide, 2010) |
| Ambitions | To represent Great Britain at the London Olympics and to win a medal. (English Aquatics Team Media Guide, 2010) |
International Debut | |
| Year | 2007 |
| Tournament | European Championships |