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SWIMMING 

THE XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES 

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SWIMMING 

ENGLISH SWIMMING TEAM 

Name 

Club 

Coach 

Matthew 

Simon 

Matt 

Chris 

Chris 

Ross 

Mark 

James 

Anthony 

Darren 

Dean 

Alex 

Liam 

Matt 

Bowe 

Burnett 

Clay 

Cook 

Cozens 

Davenport 

Foster 

Gibson 

Howard 

Mew 

Milwain 

Scotcher 

Tancock 

Walker (EAD) 

Loughborough University 

Wycombe District SC 

Swansea Performance 

City of Newcastle 


University of Bath 



Horwich SC 





Marple SC 

Ben Titley 

Bob Pay 

Bill Pilczuk 

Ian Oliver 

Steve Bayley 

Ian Turner 

Colin Jackson 

Ben Titley 

Mark Foster 

Kim Swanwick 

Ian Turner 

Ian Turner 

Ben Titley 

Colin Hood 

Julia 

Rosalind 

Rebecca 

Terri 

Francesca 

Kate 

Joanne 

Melanie 

Keri-anne 

Kate 

Katy 

Amy 

Beckett 

Brett 

Cooke 

Dunning 

Halsall 

Haywood 

Jackson 

Marshall 

Payne 

Richardson 

Sexton 

Smith 



City of Glasgow 

City of Birmingham 

City of Liverpool 


Durham Aquatics/ Derwentside 


Stockport Metro 

Kingston upon Hull 

Portsmouth Northsea 


Ben Titley 

Ben Titley 

Stephen Hill 

Adam Ruckwood 

Colin Stripe 

Ben Titley 

David McNulty 

Ben Titley 

Sean Kelly 

Dave Legge 

Graham Wardell 

Steve Bayley 

ENGLISH SWIMMING STAFF 

Head Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

EAD Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

Team Manager: 

Team Manager: 

Sports Science: 

Physiotherapist: 

Aquatics Media Manager: 

Ian Turner 

Dave Champion 

Stephen Hill 

Lars Humer 

Sean Kelly 

David McNulty 

Chris Nesbit 

Ian Oliver 

Ben Titley 

Craig Hunter 

Helen Slatter 

Tim Kerrison 

Pat Dunleavy 

Dave Richards 

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ORDER OF EVENTS 

THURSDAY 16TH MARCH 

10.00 - 12.30 

Women’s 200m Freestyle 

Men’s 50m Backstroke 

Women’s 50m Butterfly 

Men’s 400m Freestyle 

Women’s 200m Individual Medley 

Men’s 200m Butterfly 

Women’s 50m Breaststroke 

Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

19.00 - 21.30 









Final 

Semi-finals 

Semi-finals 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Semi-finals 

Final 

FRIDAY 17TH MARCH 

10.00 - 12.30 


Women’s 100m Backstroke 

Men’s 100m Breaststroke 

Women’s 50m EAD Freestyle 



Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

19.00 - 21.30 










Final 

Final 

Final 

Semi-finals 

Final 

Semi-finals 

Semi-finals 

Final 

Semi-finals 

SATURDAY 18TH MARCH 

10.00 - 12.30 






Men’s 50m EAD Freestyle 


Women’s 4 x 200m Freestyle 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

19.00 - 21.30 












Final 

Final 

Semi-finals 

Semi-finals 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

10

SUNDAY 19TH MARCH 

10.00 - 12.30 








Men’s 400m Individual Medley 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

19.00 - 21.30 












Final 

Semi-finals 

Semi-finals 

Final 

Semi-finals 

Semi-finals 

Semi-finals 

Semi-finals 

Final 

Final 

Final 

MONDAY 20TH MARCH 

10.00 - 12.30 




Men’s 1,500m Freestyle 




Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

19.00 - 21.30 













Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Semi-finals 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

TUESDAY 21ST MARCH 

10.00 - 12.30 




Men’s 4 x 100m Medley 

Women’s 4 x 100m Medley 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

Heats 

19.00 - 21.30 





Men’s 1,500m Freestyle 

Men’s 4 x 100m Medley 

Women’s 4 x 100m Medley 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

Final 

* All times stated are for Melbourne. The UK is 10 hours behind Australia. 

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NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO SWIMMING 

Swimmers often talk using their own abbreviations and words that do not apply to the outside world. 

Below is a simple glossary of the most frequent terms used: 

PB: Personal Best time. 

Splits: This is the time at each 50m turn. Swimmers will monitor these to see how they paced a race. 

Taper: A swimmer will ‘taper’ prior to any major competition. What this means is that they will rest. They will cut back 

the amount of training they do each day and decrease the intensity also. A swimmer may swim over 12,000m a day 

during heavy training, however they will swim as little as a few hundred metres the day before an event. 

Free: Freestyle or front crawl. 

Breast: Breaststroke. 

Fly: Butterfly. 

Back: Backstroke. 

I.M: Individual Medley (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle). In a medley relay, the order is changed so that 

backstroke is first. This addresses the fact that backstrokers cannot do a dive to start a race. Four swimmers compete in 

one of the following strokes in the following order; backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle. 

Swim-down: A recovery exercise that takes place several minutes after a swimmer completes their race. They will swim 

at a low intensity in another pool in order to rid the body of lactic acid, which would have accumulated in the muscles 

after high-intensity swims. 

Long Course: Long Course events are those held in a 50m pool. 

Shaving-down: Most swimmers shave the hair from their bodies for a big meet. Although they will remove almost all 

of their body hair, the actual intention is to remove the top layer of skin from the body. This increases the sensitivity 

and “feel” for the water. Even though many swimmers wear all-over body suits, shaving remains a key psychological 

measure in getting prepared for a race. 

The eight fastest swimmers from the heats will compete in the final. The lane order for the finals is decided from times 

in the heats or semi-finals. The fastest qualifier will swim in lane 4, the second fastest in lane 5, third fastest in lane 3, 

fourth in lane 6, fifth in lane 2, sixth in lane 7, seventh in lane 1 and eight in lane 8. Theoretically, this creates a 

spearhead format in the race. 

For the duration of the Commonwealth Games, the one-start rule will apply. Should any swimmer perform a false start 

they will be disqualified from the race. Any swimmer who is moving before the start will be disqualified at the end of 

the race. The start should go ahead regardless of the disqualification. 

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NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO EAD (ELITE SWIMMERS WITH A DISABILITY) 

Swimming is the only sport that combines the conditions of limb loss, cerebral palsy (coordination and movement 

restrictions), spinal cord injury (weakness or paralysis involving any combination of the limbs) and other disabilities 

(such as Dwarfism (little people); major joint restriction conditions) across classes. 

Classes 1-10 – are allocated to swimmers with a physical disability 

Classes 11-13 – are allocated to swimmers with a visual disability 

Class 14 – is allocated to swimmers with an intellectual disability 

The Prefix S to the Class denotes the class for Freestyle, Backstroke and Butterfly 

The Prefix SB to the class denotes the class for Breaststroke 

The Prefix SM to the class denotes the class for Individual Medley. 

The range is from the swimmers with severe disability (S1, SB1, SM1) to those with the minimal disability (S10, SB9, 

SM10) 

In any one class some swimmers may start with a dive or in the water depending on their condition. This is factored in 

when classifying the athlete. 

The examples are only a guide - some conditions not mentioned may also fit the following classes. 

Functional Classification System 

Classification is the grouping of swimmers with like abilities for the purpose of competing in sport in a fair playing field 

for competition. Each swimmer is classified according to functional ability and NOT according to their disability 

S1 SB1 SM1 

Swimmers in this class would usually be wheelchair bound and may be dependent on others for their every day needs. 

Examples: 

Swimmers with very severe coordination problems in four limbs or have no use of their legs, trunk, hands and minimal 

use of their shoulders only. Usually only swim on their back. 

S2 SB1 SM2 

Examples: Swimmer able to use their arms with no use of their hands, legs or trunk or have severe co-ordination 

problems in four limbs. 

S3 SB2 SM3 

Examples: Swimmers with reasonable arm strokes but no use of their legs or trunk; swimmers with severe coordination 

problems in all limbs and swimmers with severe limb loss to four limbs. 

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S4 SB3 SM4 

Examples: Swimmers who use their arms and have minimal weakness in their hands but have no use of their trunk 

or legs; swimmers with coordination problems affecting all limbs but predominantly in the legs; swimmers with limb 

loss to three limbs. 

S5 SB4 SM5 

Examples: Swimmers with full use of their arms and hands but no trunk or leg muscles; swimmers with coordination 

problems; 

S6 SB5 SM6 

Examples: Swimmers with full use of their arms and hands with some trunk control but no useful leg muscles; 

swimmers with coordination problems (usually these athletes walk); swimmers with major limb loss of two limbs; 

Little People (< 130cm for women and 137cm for men) 

S7 SB6 SM7 

Examples: Swimmers with full use of their arms and trunk with some leg function; coordination or weakness problems 

on the same side of the body; major limb loss of two limbs. 

S8 SB7 SM8 

Examples: Swimmers with full use of their arms and trunk with some leg function; limb loss of two limbs; swimmers with 

the use of one arm only 

S9 SB8 SM9 

Unless there is an underlying medical condition usually all of these athletes will start out of the water. 

Examples: Swimmers with severe weakness in one leg only; swimmers with very slight coordination problems; swimmers 

with one limb loss 

S10 SB9 SM10 

Examples: Swimmers with very minimal weakness affecting the legs; swimmers with restriction of hip joint movement; 

swimmers with both feet deformed; swimmers with minor limb loss of part of a limb. 

Visually Impaired Classes 

S11 SB11 SM11 

These swimmers are unable to see at all and are considered totally blind. They must wear blackened goggles if they 

swim in this class. They will also require someone to tap them when they are approaching a wall. 

S12 SB12 SM12 

These swimmers can recognize the shape of a hand and have some ability to see. There is a large range of vision ability 

within this class. 

S13 SB13 SM13 

Swimmers who are the most sighted but are legally considered to be blind. 

Learning Disability 

S14 SB14 SM14 

Swimmers who have a recognised intellectual impairment according to international standards as recognised by the 

World Health Organisation i.e. IQ testing of 75 and below. 

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SWIMMER PROFILES - MEN 

Matt Bowe Age 22 

Date of birth: 13.06.83 

Born: Barrow, Cumbria 

Lives: Loughborough 

Club: Loughborough 

University 

Coach: Ben Titley 

Height: 1.93m 

Weight: 91kg 

TRAINS: Loughborough University 

OCCUPATION: Student 

Finest sporting moment: Qualifying for the 

Commonwealth Games (2006) 

Tip for the top: 

Always work hard and enjoy what you’re doing 

Year of first GB selection: Junior - 1999, Senior - 2003 

Sporting heroes: Michael Johnson and Martin Adams 

Closest friend in sport: 

Rich Salt, Lee Forster and Matt Clay 

Favourite other sport: Rugby - I support Sale Sharks 

Three words that best describe you: 

Motivated, funny and determined 

Would most like to meet: Bobby Robson 

Biggest influence: My dad Brian 

Toughest opponent: Anyone I race against 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield 

Tips to relax: Watch rugby and go out with friends 

Ultimate ambition: To compete at the Olympics 

Swimming: PBT Long Course 

50m Butterfly 25.00 (05) 

100m Butterfly 53.88 (05) 

200m Butterfly 1.59.21 (05) 

Career highlights: 

Gold and silver medal winner at the ASA National 

Championships 2005 

Commonwealth Games selection 

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Simon Burnett Age 22 


Born: Oxford, UK 

Lives: Arizona, USA 

Nickname: Psi 

Club: Wycombe District 

Coach: Bob Pay 

Height: 1.85m 

Weight: 73.09kg 

TRAINS: Tucson, Arizona, USA 


First sporting success: 

My first win at the age of 10, when I won the 50m 

Freestyle at my club championships 

Finest sporting moment: Swimming my best times at 

the Olympic trials after I had broken a bone in my wrist 

two months prior to them. I was devastated when I was 

told I had a broken bone. All my emotions came out 

and I simply broke down 

Tip for the top: You have to take everything that’s 

offered to you because things change and opportunities 

do not always come round a second time 

Year of first GB selection: 2002 

Sporting heroes: 

Alex Popov, Ian Thorpe and Matt Biondi 

Closest friend in sport: Lyndon Ferns 

Favourite other sport: Tennis, snooker and pool 


Determined, conscientious and ambitious 

Would most like to meet: Harry Hill and Michael Jordan 

Prized possession: My laptop 

Biggest influence: My coach Bob Pay without a doubt 

Toughest opponent: Myself. If I’m disciplined enough 

to do as well and give as much as I can in everything 

I do, then I won’t have any opponents 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because I 

qualified for the Olympics (2004) there after injury and 

swam some great times. I went under 50 seconds for 

the first time ever in the 100m freestyle there 

Tips to relax: Don’t think about anything stressful 

and try not to think about not thinking about it 

Favourite films: Leon, Superman I and II and all of the 

Star Wars releases 

Education: 

I’m studying business at the University of Arizona 

Would most like to be remembered: 

As a tough competitor 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

Still thinking of an answer to this question 


50m Freestyle 22.12 (05) BR 


200m Freestyle 1.46.59 (05) BR 

50m Backstroke 26.60 (02) 



Holder of three British LC records and a bronze 

medallist at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 

Commonwealth Games previously attended: 2002 

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Matthew Clay Age 23 

Chris Cozens Age 23 


Born: Nelspruit, SA 

Lives: Swansea 

Club: Swansea 

Performance 

Coach: Bill Pilczuk 

Height: 1.84m 

Weight: 83kg 


Born: Bristol 


Club: Loughborough Uni 

Coach: Steve Bayley 

Height: 1.91m 



Tip for the top: Believe in yourself 

Year of first GB selection: 1998 (Juniors), 2000 (Senior) 

Sporting heroes: Michael Johnson, Kelly Slater 

Closest friend in sport: 

Matt Bowe, Rich Salt, Lee Forster 

Favourite other sport: Rugby 


Laid back and motivated 

Biggest influence: My Mum 

Favourite venue: Rome 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In Tahiti 






First sporting success: Qualifying for National Age 

Groups 15 years 100m freestyle 

Finest sporting moment: World University Games gold 

and silver medallist 2003 

Tip for the top: Eat a big breakfast 


Sporting heroes: Muhammad Ali 

Favourite other sport: Football 

Three words that best describe you: Eat more chicken 

Would most like to meet: Britney Spears and Kylie 

Prized possession: My overdraft 

Biggest influence: My parents 

Toughest opponent: 5am 


Tips to relax: Listen to the beach boys 


Bronze medallist at the 2005 European 

SC Championships 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? England 


50m Freestyle 22.78 (05) 

100m Freestyle 49.79 (05) 



Bronze medallist in the 50m freestyle at the European 

Junior Championships in 1999, followed by a silver 

medal in the 4x100m Freestyle relay in 2000. Gold 

medal winner in the 4x100m Freestyle relay at the 

World Student Games in 2001. Bronze medallist at 

the European SC Championships 2005 


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Chris Cook Age 26 


Born: South Shields 

Lives: Newcastle 

Nickname: Cooky! 

Club: City of Newcastle 

Coach: Ian Oliver 

Height: 1.80m 


TRAINS: City Pool Newcastle 


First sporting success: Getting the British and 

Commonwealth record in the 100m Breaststroke 

Finest sporting moment: 

Competing at the Olympics (2004) 


Be persistent. Consistency is the key to success 

Year of first GB selection: 2003- Senior 

Sporting heroes: Sir Steve Redgrave, Adrian Moorhouse 

and Michael Johnson 

Closest friend in sport: Daniel Wigg 

Favourite other sport: Football - I’m a Sunderland fan! 

I also like Rugby 

Three words that best describe you: Persistent, 

motivated and enthusiastic 

Would most like to meet: Steve Irwin! He’s so 

passionate about what he does although I think he 

does get a bit too close to those crocodiles 

Prized possession: When I was at school four of us got 

given a little trophy from our teachers for competing 

in our school gala. There were meant to loads of us 

swimming but nearly everyone pulled out on the day. 

The four of us that were left swam more races to make 

up for everyone dropping out and we got presented 

with a small trophy for our efforts 

Biggest influence: My girlfriend Erica. 

We’ve been together for six years and she used to be 

a swimmer so she understands what it’s like. Also my 

parents because they’ve given me unconditional 

support throughout my career 

Toughest opponent: When I was at school there was 

this lad who used to beat me at everything and he 

never looked like he was putting any effort in. I think 

I’d beat him at swimming now though! 

Any pets: I have a Persian cat called Bailey. He’s cream 

and brown. He has a really ugly face but he’s just so 

cute 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Spending time 

with family and friends 

Biggest disappointment: Missing out on the Sydney 

Olympics (2000) and the Commonwealth Games (2002) 

Favourite venue: The Athens Olympic pool, it was 

amazing 

Tips to relax: Watch the TV programme ‘24’. I got the 

box set as a present, it’s really good. Listening to music 

or watching films is always good 

Family: My mum is called Lynn and she’s a Teaching 

Assistant in a school with disabled children. My dads 

name is Tony and he works on oilrigs. He used to work 

in the Falklands and be away for 9 months at a time 

when I was younger. He always used to come back 

with presents for me so everything was normal for us 

because it had always been that way 

Ultimate ambition: To know that I gave my all when 

it comes to the end of my career and be proud of 

what I have done. I think that’s it always important 

be satisfied with what you have achieved 


Continuing what I’m doing now and being happy and 

true to myself 


50m Breaststroke 27.82 (05) 

100m Breaststroke 1.00.64 (05) 



Breaking the British and Commonwealth 100m 

Breaststroke record at the Swimming World Cup in 

Stockholm 2004, competing at the Athens Olympic 

Games 2004, silver medallist in the 100m Breaststroke 

at the World University Games in South Korea 2003. 

Bronze medallist at the European SC Championships 

2005 

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Ross Davenport Age 21 


Born: Derby 


Nickname: Rosscoe 

Club: University of Bath 

Coach: Ian Turner 

Height: 1.88m 


TRAINS: Loughborough 


First sporting success: Winning the club championships 

aged 8 at Belper Marlins swimming club 

Finest sporting moment: Swimming in the 4x200m 

Freestyle Relay in the Athens Olympics (2004) 

Tip for the top: Believe in what you are doing 



Anyone who succeeds in their chosen sport 

Closest friend in sport: My training group in 

Loughborough 

Favourite other sport: Football. I’m a Derby County fan 


Loud, funny and determined 

Would most like to meet: The Derby County FC squad 

Prized possession: My keys for my car and house! 


Toughest opponent: Anyone I race against 

Biggest passion away from swimming: 

Derby County FC. I try and see them as often as I can 

Biggest disappointment: 

Not winning a medal in Athens 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because I have 

had my best performances there 

Tips to relax: Don’t go and watch a Derby County FC 

game. Chill out and watch TV 

Education: I’m doing a Foundation Degree in Sports 

Science at Bath University 

Family: My mums name is Debbie and she works in a 

hospital. My dad is called Paul and he works for a 

packaging company. I have an older brother called 

Ashley who’s at university 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic medal 


Finished swimming but still involved in sport 



100m Freestyle 49.74 (05) 

200m Freestyle 1.48.50 (05) 


Member of the Olympic squad 2004 and bronze 

medallist in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the European 

Junior Championships in 2002. Bronze medallist at the 

European SC Championships 2005 

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Mark Foster Age 35 


Born: Billericey 

Lives: Bath 

Nickname: Fos 


Coach: Colin Jackson 

Height: 1.98m 

Weight: 90kg 

TRAINS: University of Bath 

OCCUPATION: Swimmer 

First sporting success: Winning a bronze medal at the 

Commonwealths in 1990 

Finest sporting moment: Carrying the flag at the 1998 

Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur and coming 

3rd in the 50m Freestyle at the Commonwealth Games 

in 1990 - it was my first individual international medal 

Tip for the top: Enjoy everything that you do 


Sporting heroes: Colin Jackson and Steve Redgrave 

Closest friend in sport: Teresa Alshamer 

Favourite other sport: Golf and football. I’m a 

Tottenham Hotspur fan as well as Southend United! 


Honest, motivated and laid-back 

Would most like to meet: Elvis and Churchill 

Biggest influence: Family and friends 

Toughest opponent: Alex Popov - I’ve beaten him short 

course but never long course 

Favourite saying: Fly with eagles don’t peck with the hens 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Being happy in life 


Not being selected to go to the Olympics in 2004 

Favourite venue: 

Manly in Australia or South Beach, USA 

Tips to relax: 

Play golf, go for coffee, go shopping or surf the web 

Ultimate ambition: To be happy and healthy 


Living in Italy, France or Miami 



50m Butterfly 23.51 (03) BR 


Medallist in every World Short Course Championships 

from 1993, winning six gold medals in total as well as 

numerous silver and bronze medals. Medallist at every 

European Short Course Championships since 1993. 

British short course record holder in the 50m Freestyle 

and 50m Butterfly since 2001 

Commonwealth Games previously attended: 

1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 

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James Gibson MBE Age 26 


Born: Chelmsford 


Nickname: Gibbo 


University 


Height: 1.91m 

Weight: 80kg 



First sporting success: Essex County Champion 


Becoming World Champion in Barcelona 

Tips for the top: Have fun 



David Beckham and Michael Schumacher 

Closest friend in sport: Many 



Positive, confident, determined 

Would most like to meet: 

Winston Churchill 

Prized possession: Photo albums 

Biggest influence: Friends and family 

Toughest opponent: All of them 

Biggest disappointment: My performance at the 

Olympics (2004). I didn’t perform as well as I know 

I can and ended up finishing 6th. It took me a long 

time to deal with what had happened because I had 

high expectations- it was hard not to come away 

from Athens without a medal 


Barcelona, where I became World Champion 

Tips to relax: Lay in bed 

Education: I’ve done a degree in Politics and 

Economics and have just completed a Masters in 

International Relations in the European Union 

Family: My mum is called Margaret and my dad is 

called John. I’m an only child so no brothers and 

sisters to tell you about! 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold 


Who knows? 


50m Breaststroke 27.46 (03) BR 




Winning the World Championships in the 50m 

Breaststroke at Barcelona 2003 and setting a new 

British record in the process, winning gold and bronze 

at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, winning 2 silver 

medals at the European Short Course Championships 

2001 and winning the World University Games 


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Anthony Howard Age 26 


Born: Bolton 

Lives: Bolton 

Club: Horwich 

Coach: Mark Foster 

Height: 1.83m 




Taking part in the Two Nations in 1996 


Competing at the Olympics (2000) 

Tip for the top: Believe in yourself 


Sporting heroes: Mark Foster and Colin Jackson 

Favourite other sport: Golf 

Would most like to meet: George Clooney because he 

got success in later life 

Biggest influence: My family 

Toughest opponent: 

Ian Thorpe was tough to race against 


Tips to relax: Reading and listening to music 




100m Freestyle 50.03 (05) 

200m Freestyle 1.59.35 (05) 


Bronze medallist at the 1998 Commonwealth Games 

in the 4x100m Freestyle Relay, member of the 2002 

Commonwealth Games and the 2000 Olympic squad 

Medallist at the European Shortcourse Championships 

2005 


1998, 2002 


Retired and living in a really nice house 

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Darren Mew Age 26 


Relaxing on a beach anywhere in the world 


Born: Newport, 

Isle of Wight 

Lives: Bath 


Coach: Kim Swanwick 

Height: 1.93m 


TRAINS: University of Bath Pool 



Competing in the 4x100m Medley Relay Olympic final 

Tips for the top: ‘Enjoy what you do’ 

Year of first GB selection: Junior- 1995, Senior- 1998 

Sporting heroes: Sir Steve Redgrave, Linford Christie 

Closest friend in sport: All my training partners at Bath 

Favourite other sport: Anything to do with the beach. 

I grew up by the sea so sports like surfing and beach 

volleyball 


Determined, competitive, happy 

Would most like to meet: Muhammad Ali 

Prized possession: My Olympic ring 

Worst sporting moment: 

Missing 100m breaststroke final in Sydney 

Biggest influence: Myself 

Most embarrassing sporting moment: Realising I had a 

hole in the back of my trunks just as I stood behind the 

block at the World Short Course 

Favourite saying: ‘If they do 20, we’re doing 30.’ 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield. Its home turf 

Tips to relax: Listen to music 

Ultimate ambition: 

To win a gold medal at the Olympics 



100m Breaststroke 1.00.02 (04) BR 



World Championship finalist in 2001 and 2003, bronze 

medallist at the World Short Course Championships 

2000 in the 4x100m Medley Relay, three times European 

Short Course Championship bronze medallist and 

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in 1998 and 1992 


1998, 2002 

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Dean Milwain Age 19 


Settling down 


Born: Derby 



University 


Height: 1.87m 

Weight: 88kg 



First sporting success: Winning a county competition 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games 2006 

Tips for the top: Have fun 


Sporting heroes: David Davies 

Closest friend in sport: Ross Davenport, Alex Scotcher 

and David Carry 

Favourite other sport: Rugby and Cricket 


Stressed, fun and easy-going! 

Would most like to meet: Jessica Simpson 

Prized possession: Photos 

Toughest opponent: David Carry 


Relaxing and meeting friends 

Favourite venue: Berlin because it’s a fast pool 

Tips to relax: Watch DVD’s and listen to music 

Ultimate ambition: To win a medal at the Olympics 



100m Freestyle 52.29 (04) 

200m Freestyle 1.51.09 (05) 

400m Freestyle 3.55.92 (05) 

100m Backstroke 1.01.21 (02) 

200m Backstroke 2.10.84 (02) 


Qualifying for the 2006 Commonwealth Games and 

bronze medallist at the 2004 European junior 

Championships 

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Alexander Scotcher Age 26 


Born: Aldershot 


Nickname: Scotch 


University 


Height: 1.88m 

Weight: 84kg 




Scoring a try for mini-rugby club in 1987!! 

Finest sporting moment: Representing GB at the World 

Championships in Barcelona 2003 

Tip for the top: Everyone is beatable 


Sporting heroes: Jonny Wilkinson, Alex Popov, 

Gary Hall Jnr and Steve Beaton 

Closest friend in sport: My training squad at 

Loughborough 

Favourite other sport: Rugby- I closely follow 

Gloucester RFC 


Passionate, funny, ambitious 

Would most like to meet: Michael Palin 

Prized possession: Bike 

Biggest influence: 

My parents, Ian Armiger, Rosa Gallop and Ian Turner 

Toughest opponent: The clock! 



Cook, watch movies and go out with friends 

Any other family connections to sport: 

My brother plays rugby for Seattle RFC in America 


Music and cooking. I’m a U2 fan 


Not qualifying for the Olympics in 2004 

Education: I’ve have just completed a Masters in 

European Politics 

Family: My mum’s name is Judith and she is a Head 

Mistress. My dad is called Christopher and he works at 

Oxford University. I also have an older brother called 

Miles and he is 27 and is a doctor in micro-cell biology. 

He has just moved to Seattle 

Ultimate ambition: To medal at the 2006 

Commonwealth Games 


Working for the European Union or the Foreign Office 



100m Freestyle 50.28 (05) 

200m Freestyle 1.51.28 (05) 


Member of the 2003 World Championship squad 

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Liam Tancock Age 20 


Born: Exeter 


Nickname: Fatboy! 


University 


Height: 1.83m 



OCCUPATION: Sport Science Student 

First sporting success: Winning the two golds at the 

European Youth Olympic Days in Spain (2001) 

Finest sporting moment: Breaking the British Record in 

the 50m Backstroke at the World Championships and 

winning a bronze medal 

Tips for the top: Train hard and enjoy yourself 

Year of first GB selection: 2005 - Senior 

How and why get involved in swimming: 

Its fun, you meet loads of really nice people and most 

importantly, it keeps you fit so just go down to your 

local pool and see what you can find out 

Closest friend in sport: Everyone! 

Favourite other sport: I like all sports really. I don’t get 

to play many because of my swimming commitments so 

I tend to watch them on the T.V! 

What sort of music do you listen to: 

I listen to everything 

Would most like to meet: The Queen 

Biggest influence: My parents and my coach, Ben Titley 

Do you have any interests outside swimming: 

I like to meet up with friends 

Toughest opponent: My mind 

Do you like football: 

A bit - I don’t get much time to follow a team 


Going on holiday when I get a chance to. 


like the pool and tend to swim well there 


Just chill out really 

Education: I’m now in my second year of my Sport 

Science degree at Loughborough University 

Family: My mum and dad both live in Exeter where 

I was born and I have an older brother called Ryan 


I want to win a gold in the Olympics in a World Record 

time 


Who knows. I’ll just take it as it comes 


50m Backstroke 25.02 (05) BR 


200m Backstroke 2.03.17 (05) 


Winner of a bronze medal at the World Championships 

in 2005, two gold medals at the World Schools 

Championships in 2002 as well as gold and double 

bronze medallist at the European Junior 

Championships in 2003 

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Matthew Walker Age 27 


Born: Stockport 

Lives: Stockport 

Nickname: Matthos 

Club: Marple SC 

Coach: Colin Hood 

Height: 1.83m 


Classification: S7, SB7 


Swimming for Britain in Slovakia in 1996 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a medal in the 

European Championships in Spain in 1997 

Tip for the top: If you want to achieve something so 

badly, you will keep going until you do 


Sporting heroes: Lance Armstrong 

Closest friend in sport: Sascha Kindred 

Favourite other sport: Loads - I’m sporting mad! 

Hobbies: Scouting 


Sexy, funny and competitive 

Would most like to meet: Lance Armstrong 

Prized possession: My Mum, Dad and Sister 

Biggest influence: 

Watching the Barcelona Olympics on TV 


Sydney and Manchester Aquatic Centre 

Tips to relax: Watch TV 

Ultimate ambition: To win lots of medals 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: 

Coaching / teaching swimming 



100m Freestyle 1.04.22 (05) 


Multiple-medallist at the Paralympics, World 

Championships and European Championships 

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SWIMMER PROFILES - WOMEN 

Julia Beckett Age 19 


Born: Winchester 


Nickname: Jules 


University 


Height: 1.73m 

Weight: 63kg 



First sporting success: Going to the European Junior 


Finest sporting moment: Winning three British Junior 

titles 

Tip for the top: Enjoy what you do, work hard and 

always aspire to be the best that you can be 


Sporting heroes: Matthew Pinscent and Ian Thorpe 

Closest friend in sport: Caitlin McClatchey 

Favourite other sport: Netball. I used to play when 

I was at school 


Energetic, fun and determined 

Would most like to meet: Brad Pitt 

Prized possession: My photos 


Any other family connections to sport: My Mum swims. 

She was a National champion a few years ago 

Toughest opponents: Caitlin McClatchey and 

Mel Marshall 

Any pets: I have a cat called Ben 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Drama. I don’t 

get time to do it anymore but I used to love performing 

on a stage in front of people when I was younger 

Biggest disappointment: Coming 8th at the Olympic 

trials in 2004. I wasn’t happy with my performance and 

thought I should’ve done better 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because 

I tend to swim well there 

Tips to relax: Go to the cinema and go out with friends 

Education: I am doing a Sport and Exercise Science 

degree at Loughborough University 

Family: My Mum and Dad are called Catherine and 

George. I also have an older sister called Jenny and 

she is 21 

Ultimate ambition: To medal at the Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I don’t know - 

I will have to wait and see what the future holds 



100m Freestyle 56.79 

200m Freestyle 2.00.86 


100m Backstroke 1.05.88 (02) 


Qualifying for the World Championships 2005 

and the Commonwealth Games 2006 

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Rosalind Brett Age 27 


Born: Kings Lynn 


Nickname: Ros 


University 


Height: 1.71m 

Weight: 62kg 



First sporting success: Silver medal aged 10 at the 

Yorkshire Championships 

Finest sporting moment: Coming 5th at the 2000 

Sydney Olympic Games in the 4x100m freestyle relay, 

closely followed by silver medal at the 2001 World Long 

Course Championships. Also becoming the first woman 

in Great Britain to go under 60 seconds in the 100m 

butterfly in a long course event (2004) 

Tip for the top: Believe in everything you do 

Year of first GB selection: 1994 (Juniors), 1998 (Senior) 

How and why get involved in swimming: It is a great 

sport to be involved in. You meet some fantastic people 

and it keeps you fit and healthy. Everyone should get 

into swimming in some way or another 

Sporting heroes: Michael Johnson, Carl Lewis, Denis 

Lewis and Steffie Graff 

Closest friends in sport: My training group at 

Loughborough 

Favourite other sport: Athletics 


Focused, organised and determined 

Prized possession: My flat 


Any other family connections to sport: My brother 

used to play hockey for the county 

Biggest disappointment: Coming 4th in the 

Commonwealth Games in the 50m Butterfly 


I have had my best swims there 

Tips to relax: Watching DVDs with friends 

Ultimate ambition: To win a medal at the 

Commonwealth Games 


With a job! 



100m Butterfly 59.84 (04) 


100m Freestyle 55.72 (03) 

200m Freestyle 2.04.91 (06) 


Becoming the first British woman to swim under the 

one-minute barrier in a long course event in the 100m 

butterfly, competing in the final of the 4x100m freestyle 

relay at the Sydney Olympics and setting a new British 

record. Silver and bronze medallist at the 2000 European 

Short Course Championships and Commonwealth 

silver medallist in 2002 in the 4x100m freestyle relay. 

Winner of a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle 

relay team in 2001 


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Rebecca Cooke Age 22 


Born: Crawley 

Lives: Glasgow 

Nickname: Cookie 

Club: City of Glasgow 

Coach: Stephen Hill 

Height: 1.68m 


TRAINS: Glasgow 


First sporting success: Winning a bronze medal at 

my club championships when I was 10 - in 100m 

Breaststroke! 

Finest sporting moment: Winning two gold medals at 

the Commonwealth Games (2002) and bronze at the 

World Championships (2003) 

Tip for the top: Train hard, persevere - and enjoy it 


Sporting heroes: Anyone who reaches the top of their 

sport and sustains that for a long time 

Closest friend in sport: Most of the British team are 

pretty good friends 

Other sporting successes: I was Reading Cross Country 

Champion if that counts! 

Favourite other sport: Football when England play, 

and athletics 


Tenacious, thoughtful and friendly 


Jesse Owens and David Beckham 

Biggest influence: My coach Stephen Hill 

Any other family connections to sport: Both my sisters 

swam in the National Age Groups and my Dad swam a 

mile once and he says that’s why I’m a good swimmer! 

Toughest opponent: Laure Manaudou (FRA) 

Any pets: No, but my flatmate has a lizard 

Biggest passion away from swimming: My university 

work and my friends 

Biggest disappointment: My performances in Athens. 

I don’t think that I showed what I’m truly capable of. 

It gave me extra drive in my swimming but it took a 

lot of personal strength to get over 

Favourite venue: Manchester - I like the pool and 

have swam well there in the past 

Tips to relax: Reading always helps me 

Most embarrassing sporting moment: Getting 

disqualified in a 200m I.M. for pushing off into the 

wrong lane after the backstroke/breaststroke turn 

Favourite food: 

Pasta bakes and Cadbury’s Fruit and Nut bars 

Favourite book: 

‘Notes from a small island’ by Bill Bryson 

Favourite song: 

‘Girls just wanna have fun!’ by Cyndi Lauper 

Education: I’m now in my second year at Glasgow 

University. I’m going to do my third year part-time 

and spread it over two years, and I also intend to take 

a year out before the 2008 Beijing Olympics so I should 

graduate in 2009 

Family: My Mum is called Jill and she is a teacher. 

My Dad is a Marketing Director and I also have two 

twin sisters. Katie is at university and Emily is on a 

graduate scheme 

Ultimate ambition: To be the best I can be in 

everything and win an Olympic gold 


Hopefully being successful in a job I enjoy 


200m Freestyle 2.01.78 (05) 

400m Freestyle 4.08.18 (04) 

800m Freestyle 8.28.30 (05) 

1500m Freestyle 16.14.70 (03) BR 

400m I.M. 4.45.52 (05) BR 


Winning bronze at the World Championships in 

Barcelona 2003, winning three golds at the World 

University Games in Daegu and winning two golds 

at the Commonwealth Games 2002 


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Terri Dunning Age 21 


Born: Stafford 

Lives: Hednesford 

Club: City of Birmingham 

Coach: Adam Ruckwood 

Height: 1.75m 

Weight: 61kg 



Representing GB in the 1999 Youth Olympics 


Breaking the British record in the 100m butterfly 

at the European SC Championships in Trieste (2005) 

Tip for the top: The will to win is the will to prepare 

to win. The harder you work, the sweeter the victory 

Year of first GB selection: 

2004 – European Short Course 



Organised, determined and reliable 

Would most like to meet: Brad Pitt 

Prized possession: My car 


Tips to relax: Go shopping and to the cinema 


Successful and happy 



100m Butterfly 1.00.11 (05) 

200m Butterfly 2.11.47 (05) 


Bronze medallist at the World Student Games in Izmir 

and breaking the British SC record in the 100m Butterfly 

at the European SC Championships (2005) 

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Francesca Halsall Age 15 


Born: Southport 

Lives: Southport, 

Liverpool 

Nickname: Franny-babes! 

Club: City of Liverpool 

Coach: Colin Stripe 

Height: 1.75m 

Weight: 58kg 

TRAINS: Everton Park Sports Centre 



Winning my club championships when I was 9 

Finest sporting moment: Winning the 50m freestyle at 

the British Championships (2005). Also winning four 

gold medals at the Australian National Age Group 

Championships in Perth (2004) 

Tips for the top: Have fun and enjoy what you do 

otherwise there’s no point 


Sporting heroes: Paula Radcliffe and Sir Steve Redgrave 

Closest friends in sport: All the girls at Liverpool, Lizzie 

Simmonds (Lincoln Vulcans) and Charlotte Wright 

(Kingston Royals) 

Other sporting successes: I was cross-county champion 

when I was younger 

Favourite other sport: Anything I can be good at - I’m 

really competitive! I’m a Manchester United fan and 

so is my Dad. My Mum and brother support Liverpool 

and you wouldn’t believe how much stick we got when 

Liverpool won the Champions League! 


Competitive, stubborn and fun-loving 

Would most like to meet: Cristiano Ronaldo. I’m 

becoming a fan of Kieran Richardson as well though! 

Prized possession: My GHD hair straighteners! 

Biggest influence: My parents. I also have to say that 

Steve Parry has been really supportive too 

Any other family connections to sport: My brother 

plays football for the local team and he’s also a county 

squash player 

Toughest opponent: Mel Marshall 

Any pets: I have a cat called Trixie and some fish 


Eating pizza! I love the Chicken feast from Pizza Hut. 

I also like to go shopping 

Favourite venue: In my sleep! When I sleep I always win 

in my dreams so that is definitely the best venue! 

Tips to relax: Chill out with friends and eat pizza! 

Education: I’m studying for my GCSE’s. My options are 

Spanish and History - I love history 

Family: My Mum is called Diane and she works in a job 

centre. My Dad is called Andrew and he’s a National 

Sales Manager for Choice Finance. My little brother is 

called Joe and he’s 11 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold medal. 

I’d love to go to Beijing in 2008 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Still swimming 

and hopefully having competed in two Olympics 



100m Freestyle 55.69 (05) 

200m Freestyle 2.03.45 (05) 

100m Backstroke 1.03.78 (06) 

200m Backstroke 2.19.02 (05) 

200m I.M. 2.23.18 (04) 

100m Butterfly 1.01.10 (06) 


British Champion in the 50m freestyle and winner of 

three medals at the European Junior Championships 

2005 

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Kate Haywood Age 18 


Born: Grimsby 



University 


Height: 1.77m 

Weight: 63kg 



First sporting success: Winning my first Nationals 

Finest sporting moment: Winning bronze in the 4x100m 

medley relay at the Commonwealth Games (2002) 

Tip for the top: Hard work, dedication and commitment 


Sporting heroes: Sharron Davies - her achievements in 

swimming are amazing. 

Closest friend in sport: Stephanie Proud 

Other sporting successes: 

I was on my school cross-county team! 

Favourite other sport: Athletics and Rugby. I like Johnny 

Wilkinson, he’s a really nice person. 


Friendly, out-going and dedicated 

Would most like to meet: David Beckham. 

Prized possession: My BBC sports personality award, my 

mobile phone and my hair straighteners 

Biggest influence: My Mum and Dad - I wouldn’t 

be involved in swimming if it wasn’t for them 

Any other family connections to sport: My great 

grandad played for Everton FC and England 

Any pets: I have a dog called Jake and a cat 

called Ruffles 


Shopping and going out with my friends 


Not making the Olympic squad 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield. It has a great 

atmosphere because of where the spectators are 

Tips to relax: Watch T.V! 

Family: There’s my Mum, Caroline, my Dad Stuart and 

my two older brothers Adam and Mark. I also have a 

sister-in-law called Natalie who is married to Mark 



Retired! Also, earning lots money 



100m Breaststroke 1.08.14 (05) BR 



Winning bronze at the European Short Course 

Championships in 2004, bronze medallist at the 

Commonwealth Games and setting a new British 

record, gold and silver medallist at the European 

Junior Championships 2003 as well as winner of a 

gold and bronze medal in the 2002 Championships 


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Joanne Jackson Age 19 


Born: Northallerton 

Lives: Richmond, 

North Yorkshire 

Nickname: Jo 

Club: Durham Aquatics 

/Derwentside 

Coach: Dave McNulty 

Height: 1.83m 

Weight: 77kg 


First sporting success: Winning at the European SC 

Championships 2003 

Finest sporting moment: Winning at the European SC 

Championships in 2003 and making the Olympic team 

to Athens. Breaking the British SC record in the 400m 

freestyle at the European SC Championships (2005) 

Tip for the top: Always give your best, never give up 

Year of first GB selection: 

2001 as a junior and 2003 as a senior 

How and why get involved in swimming: It’s an 

interesting sport to be involved in. More importantly, 

it’s really fun too. I have made some amazing friends 

through swimming as well 


Lance Armstrong and Sir Steve Redgrave 

Closest friends in sport: The GB team 

Other sporting successes: 

I used to do Area Cross-Country 

Favourite other sport: Athletics 


Committed, happy and relaxed 

Would most like to meet: David Beckham 

Biggest influence: My coaches and my family 

Any other family connections to sport: 

My sister Nicola was a swimmer and competed in the 

2000 Olympic Games 

Toughest opponent: Laure Manaudou (FRA) 

Any pets: I have a dog called Tessa 


My boyfriend and shopping! 


My performance at the Olympics (2004) 


always put in quick times there 

Tips to relax: Go shopping or spend time with friends 

Education: I have passed my Teaching Assistants course 

Family: My Mum is called Gill and she’s a Nursery 

Teacher. My Dad is called Barry and he is a mechanic. 

My sister Nicola is 21 and she works in a nursery. 

I also have a brother called Kevin who is 24 and is 

an electrician 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold medal 


Starting a family 


200m Freestyle 2.00.00 (05) 

400m Freestyle 4.07.90 (04) 

800m Freestyle 8.50.29 (03) 

100m Butterfly 1.03.51 (03) 

200m Butterfly 2.12.80 (05) 


Gold medallist at the European Short Course 

Championships 2003 and competing at the Athens 

Olympics 2004. Breaking the British SC record in the 

400m freestyle at the European SC Championships 

(2005) to win a silver medal 

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Melanie Marshall Age 24 


Born: Boston, Lincolnshire 


Nickname: Mel 


University 


Height: 1.70m 




First sporting success: Winning four golds at the 

European Youth Olympics in Bath in 1995 

Finest sporting moment: Winning the European 

Short Course Championship title and breaking the 

200m freestyle British record on home turf 

Tip for the top: Be happy, swim well and 

appreciate the gift and the talent you’ve been 

given - don’t waste it 

Year of first GB selection: 1995 Junior, 1998 Senior 

Sporting heroes: Cathy Freeman, 

Jesse Owens and Lance Armstrong 

Closest friends in sport: Sarah Healey and Kirsty Balfour 

Other sporting successes: I was invited to try out for 

the football academy that’s run at Burleigh Sports 

College in Loughborough when I was younger 

Favourite other sport: Football, athletics and 

water-skiing. I support Aston Villa FC 


Mad, sensitive and misunderstood 

Would most like to meet: Martin Luther King 

Prized possession: My Mum 

Biggest influence: Parents and friends 

What is it like to be a role model for so many young 

swimmers: It’s amazing - I didn’t realise to be honest. 

It’s great to be having a good influence on the careers 

of young swimmers 

Toughest opponent: Me 

Biggest passion away from swimming: My friends 

Biggest disappointment: The Athens Olympics (2004) 

Favourite venue: Anywhere with water where I can 

achieve great things 

Tips to relax: Listen to some music, chat and find 

a peaceful spot and soak in it 

Education: I’m doing a top-up degree 

Family: My Mum is called Lorraine and she is a 

secretary. My Dad is called Alan and he is an 

Insurance salesman 



Fighting fire in Australia or the UK or helping fight 

poverty in Africa 



200m Freestyle 1.57.51 (04) BR 



100m Backstroke 1.01.7 

200m Backstroke 2.12.18 


Winning silver at the World championships 2001, 

taking gold at the European Short Course 

Championships 2003 and silver in 2004, silver 

medallist at the Commonwealth Games 2002 


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Keri-Anne Payne Age 18 


Born: South Africa 

Lives: Lancashire 

Nickname: Kez 

Club: Stockport Metro 

Coach: Sean Kelly 

Height: 1.75m 

Weight: 67kg 

TRAINS: Grand Central Pool 


Finest sporting moment: Winning gold at the European 

Short Course Championships in Vienna - 2004 


Keep going because it’s worth it in the end 


Sporting heroes: Steve Parry - he’s like a big brother 

to me. I really admire and look up to him 

Closest friends in sport: 

Jo Jackson and Rebecca Adlington 

Other sporting successes: I have some gymnastics 

awards and netball. I was made to do ballet when I was 

younger- I wasn’t graceful at all and had a step like an 

elephant! 

Favourite other sport: Netball 


Giggly, funny and dedicated 


Kelly Holmes - her achievements have been amazing 

Prized possession: My nephew called Gary 

Biggest influence: My brother because he used to 

swim and I got involved because of his influence. 

My sister also swam and she helped me along the way 

Toughest opponent: Becky Cooke! I think she’s the 

hardest person anybody could swim against 


My family and friends 

Biggest disappointment: I always seem to have missed 

major competitions in the past few years by a fractional 

amount of time. I missed qualifying for the World 

Championships in 2003 for the 1500m by 0.5secs. I also 

missed breaking the British Record for the 400m I.M by 

0.2secs (2005) 

Favourite venue: Manchester Aquatics Centre because 

it’s a fast pool with a great atmosphere 

Tips to relax: Sleep! 

Family: My Mum is called Patrica and she is a credit 

controller. My Dad is called Jim and he is a kitchen fitter. 

I also have a sister called Janine and she’s at university 

studying Nursing as well as a brother called Mark 



Not living at home anymore and settling down 


200m Freestyle 2.03.27 (02) 

400m Freestyle 4.13.78 (05) 

800m Freestyle 8.31.77 (05) 


Gold medallist the European Championships in 2004 

and winner of two gold medals on the FINA World Cup 

circuit in 2002 

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Kate Richardson Age 18 


Ful-filling my ambition 


Born: Hull 

Lives: Hedon 

Club: Kingston upon Hull 

Coach: Dave Legge 

Height: 1.68m 

Weight: 60kg 



100m Freestyle 57.27 (05) 

200m Freestyle 2.01.72 (05) 

100m Butterfly 1.05.40 (02) 


Winning three medals at the European Junior 



First sporting success: Winning three medals at the 

European Junior Championships in 2003 



Tip for the top: Never give up 

Year of first GB selection: Senior- 2005 

Sporting heroes: Kelly Holmes 


Jo Jackson, Julia Beckett and Caitlin McClatchey 

Favourite other sport: Football. I’m a Hull City fan 

Would most like to meet: Robbie Williams 

Prized possession: Mobile phone 

Biggest influence: Dave Legge, my coach 


Biggest passion away from swimming: Shopping! 


I always swim well there 

Tips to relax: Go out with friends 

Education: I’m studying for my A-levels. I’m taking 

Psychology, Biology and English Literature 


To win a medal at the Olympic Games 

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Katy Sexton MBE Age 23 


Born: Portsmouth 

Lives: Portsmouth 

Club: Portsmouth 

Northsea 

Coach: Graham Wardell 

Height: 1.80m 

Weight: 68kg 

TRAINS: Portsmouth 


First sporting success: Coming third at the European 

Youth Olympics in 1995 

Finest sporting moment: Becoming World Champion 

Tip for the top: Work hard 


How and why get involved in swimming: 

It’s good fun, it keeps you active and you meet some 

amazing people. The rewards from swimming are great 

Sporting heroes: Steve Redgrave and Paula Radcliffe 

Closest friend in sport: Rebecca Cooke 

Favourite other sport: 

My fiancé has got me into cricket 

Would most like to meet: Madonna and Cameron Diaz 

Prized possession: My MBE 

Biggest influence: Chris Nesbit 



Shopping and going on holiday 


My performance in the Athens Olympics 2004 


Ponds Forge because I always swim well there 

Tips to relax: Yoga! 

Family: My Mum and Dad are called Faye and Ken 

and I have a sister called Kerry who’s 26. My fiancé 

is called Dean 



I will have to wait and see 



100m Backstroke 1.00.49 (03) BR 

200m Backstroke 2.08.74 (03) BR 


Winning gold and silver at the World Championships 

in Barcelona 2003, winning gold in the Commonwealth 

Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998, bronze medallist at the 

European Championships in 1999 in the 4x100m medley 

relay and a bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth 

Games 


1998, 2002 

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Amy Smith Age 18 


Born: Kidderminster 



University/Wyre Forest SC 

Coach: Steve Bayley 

Height: 1.73m 




First sporting success: Winning my club 

championships when I was eight years old 



Tip for the top: Enjoy yourself and believe 

in what you are doing 



Hannah Wear and Claire Cashmore 


Clumsy, competitive and unorganised 

Prized possession: My mobile - I’d be lost without it 

Biggest influence: My coaches, parents and friends 

Toughest opponent: Fran Halsall 


because I seem to swim well there 

Tips to relax: Watch ‘Friends’ (Channel 4) and 

eat chocolate 

Education: I’m in my first year of a Sport and Exercise 

Science degree 

Family: My Mum and Dad are called June and Phil 


To reach the Olympic Games 




50m Backstroke 31.20 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games 

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COACH PROFILES 

Craig Hunter 

Helen Slatter 

Position: Team Manager 


Age: 45 

Born: Hitchin, 

Hertfordshire 

Lives: St Albans 

Position: Team Manager 


Age: 35 

Born: Kings Lynn 

Lives: Coventry 

OCCUPATION: Company Secretary 

Previous teams: 

Olympics: 2000 & 2004 

Head coach - European SC Championships 2005 

OCCUPATION: Coach 


European SC Championships 2004 & 2005 

Ian Turner 

Lars Humer 

Position: Head Coach 

Date of Birth: 03.05.51 

Age: 54 

Born: Lincoln 

Lives: Coalville 


University 

Position: EAD Coach 

Date of Birth: 02.05.62 

Age: 43 

Born: New Zealand 

Lives: Manchester 

OCCUPATION: Great Britain Head Coach 


Olympics 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 & 2004 

World Championships: 1994, 1998, 2001, 2003 & 2005 

Commonwealth Games: 1998, 2002 

European Championships: 

1993, 1995, 1997, 1999 & 2000 

Medallists: 

Paul Palmer, Mark Foster, Sarah Price & 

Jo Fargus 

Ambition: 

To win medals at all major games 


Paralympics 2004 

Paralympic World Cup 2005 

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Chris Nesbit 

Dave Champion 

Position: Coach 


Age: 48 

Born: Newcastle 

Lives: Southport, 

Australia 

Club: Offshore Centre, 

Australia 



Age: 42 

Born: Ipswich 

Lives: Ipswich 

Club: Ipswich SC 



Olympics: 2000 & 2004 

World Championships: 2001 & 2003 

Commonwealth Games: 1998 

Medallists: 

Katy Sexton & Gemma Spofforth 

Ambition: 

To coach an Olympic gold medallist 



Olympics: 2000 & 2004 

World Championships: 2001 & 2005 


European Championships: 1999 

Medallists: 

Karen Pickering 

Ambition: 

To achieve all I can 

Ben Titley 

Stephen Hill 



Age: 29 

Born: Cambridge 



University 



Age: 59 

Born: Annandale, 

Australia 

Lives: Glasgow 

Club: City of Glasgow 



Olympics: 2004 World Championships: 2001, 

2003 & 2005 Commonwealth Games: 2002 

World University Games: 1999, 2001, 2003 & 2005 

Medallists: 

Mel Marshall, James Gibson, Caitlin McClatchey, 

Kate Haywood, Liam Tancock, Ros Brett & Karen Lee 

Ambition: 

To be true to myself 



World Championships: 2001, 2003 & 2005 


Medallists: 

Rebecca Cooke 

Ambition: 

To place Glasgow swimmers on GB teams and 

to have swimmer win gold medal at Olympic Games 

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Sean Kelly 

David McNulty 



Age: 40 

Born: Manchester 

Lives: Stockport 

Club: Stockport Metro 



Age: 36 

Born: Country Durham 

Lives: Country Durham 

Club: Derwentside SC 



Olympics: 2004, World Championships: 2003 & 2005 


Medallists: 

Graeme Smith, James Goddard, Steve Parry 

Adrian Turner & Keri-anne Payne 

Ambition: 

To enjoy life 

OCCUPATION: Swimming Development Officer 


Olympics: 2004 

World Championships: 2003 

Medallists: Joanne Jackson 

Ambition: 

To coach swimmers to the highest possible level, to 

coach Olympic medallists and remain part of the GB 

coaching set-up 

Ian Oliver 



Age: 58 

Born: Gosforth 

Lives: Gateshead 

Club: City of 

Newcastle SC 



2005 European SC Championships 

Medallists: 

Chris Cook 

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