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SWIMMING PROFILES: MEN
JAMES CLEGG
Club: East Lothian Swim Team
Coach: Mat Trodden
Dob: 05/01/1994
Born: Stockport
Trains: Edinburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Occupation: Full time athlete
QUALIFIED EVENTS:
50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly
ACHIEVEMENTS:
International debut London 2012
IN THE POOL
How were the Paralympic trials for you? London was great
and very different being at a televised meet. The Pool was
awesome. I did massive personal best times possibly because
of the taper that I did which was longer than normal and it
worked really well.
What are your goals for the London Paralympics? I would
love to go under the minute barrier in the 100m Butterfly
and to come back with a medal, you never know. The 50m
and 100m Freestyle races have such tough competition so it
will be interesting to see where I am at against them. It will
be my first Paralympics and 2012 is a learning curve
for 2016.
What has been your finest performance so far and why?
100m Butterfly at London trials earlier in 2012. I was so
determined and won the silver medal. I was so surprised.
What is your favourite Event? I think it’s the 100m Butterfly
but I like the sprint freestyle events too.
When was your international senior debut? London 2012
will be. I am nervous and know I have a lot of work to do but
I am so excited and want to get my name out there.
Who is your toughest opponent? The world record holder
in the 100m Butterfly Roman Makarov (RUS) and Maksym
Veraksa (UKR) in the Freestyle events.
Best Venue? Sheffield is my favourite venue as I think I am
most comfortable there. I also enjoy racing at Sunderland.
OUT OF THE POOL
Do you have any Superstitions? No.
Favourite way to relax? Sleeping is my favourite thing to do.
I also play the guitar when I can. I have played since I was 11.
Any hobbies away from the pool? I don’t have a lot of time at
the moment really, but I like to spend time with my friends.
What’s the best thing you cook? I am not a great cook.
Sausage, mash and gravy is my favourite.
Best concert you have been to? I have not been to many. I
saw Blood Brothers which was good.
Who would you most like to meet? I don’t have anyone that I
can think of.
What are your must watch TV programs? At the moment I
really like Rules of Engagement and Southpark.
What could you not live without Laptop or Mobile? Laptop.
Ideal holiday destination? I have been to Jamaica which
was amazing.
Which five people would you want at your ultimate dinner
party? My girlfriend, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Andrew
Mullen and Eric Clapton.
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