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SAM HYND
Club: Swansea HPC
Coach: Billy Pye
Dob: 03/07/1991
Born: Sutton
Trains: Swansea
Lives: Swansea
Occupation: Full Time athlete
QUALIFIED EVENTS:
100m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke,
200m Individual Medley
ACHIEVEMENTS:
IPC European Championships 2011: S8 100Fr 4th,
S8 400Fr Gold, SB8 100Br 5th, SM8 200IM Bronze,
34Pt 4x100MR Bronze
IPC European Championships 2009: S8 100Fr 5th,
S8 400Fr Gold, SB8 100Br 6th, SM8 200IM Gold, 4x100FR 5th,
4x100MR Silver
Paralympic Games 2008: S8 50Fr 11th, S8 100Fr 6th,
S8 400Fr Gold, SB8 100Br 5th, SM8 200IM Bronze,
34pt 4x100MR 5th
IN THE POOL
How were the Paralympic trials for you? The trials in London
was such a great experience simply to race at the pool and
see where everything is going to be. Swimming wise it wasn’t
perfect but I qualified on day one. At the second trials I swam
faster in my events so overall I was very happy.
What are your goals for the London Paralympics? To just do
the best that I can do. If I swim out of my skin and do my
best, I will be pleased.
What has been your finest performance so far and why?
Winning the 400m Freestyle in Beijing. I was nervous to
start with but everything just went to plan. My splits were
bang on from what my coach and I had planned so it was a
great performance.
What is your favourite Event? 400m Freestyle. It’s the one I
am best at. I really like middle and long distance swimming
as I am not a great sprinter.
When was your international senior debut? At the
Paralympics in Beijing. The holding camp was fine but going
into the village and venue was daunting. Once I was in the
pool though I just got on with the job.
Who is your toughest opponent? Myself and my little
brother! The hardest person to beat is yourself as you race
your best time. It’s strange going on training camps with Ollie
and doing sets together. We can get a bit competitive!
Best Venue? Beijing Water Cube. The look of it from the
outside was spectacular. I also won gold there, my first senior
gold medal.
OUT OF THE POOL
Do you have any Superstitions? No, none at all.
Favourite way to relax? Going for a walk with one of the
dogs or just watching television. I also like spending time
with my girlfriend or playing the Xbox or Playstation. Call of
Duty is my favourite game at the moment.
Any hobbies away from the pool? I don’t have a great deal
of time really. We are quite into our dogs as we enter them
into shows, so can be busy with that. We have four dogs at
the moment!
What’s the best thing you cook? A Sunday roast. You can’t
beat it.
Best concert you have been to? I saw Lee Evans live in Cardiff
earlier in 2012. I would go again.
Who would you most like to meet? Rowan Atkinson
What are your must watch TV programs? I enjoy The
Walking Dead and watch a lot of stand-up comedy like
Michael McIntyre and Lee Evans.
What could you not live without Laptop or Mobile? I think
they are on equal par.
Ideal holiday destination? I really liked the Maldives, the
Islands were amazing.
Which five people would you want at your ultimate dinner
party? I think I would invite five chefs so they can cook for
me and give me some tips.
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