IN THE POOL - Swimming.Org
IN THE POOL - Swimming.Org
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SWIMM<strong>IN</strong>G PROFILES: MEN<br />
CRAIG RODGIE<br />
QUALIFIED EVENTS:<br />
200m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke<br />
Club: Edinburgh University<br />
Coach: Chris Jones<br />
Dob: 09/11/1989<br />
Born: Dunfermline<br />
Trains: Edinburgh<br />
Lives: Fife<br />
Occupation: Full time athlete<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS:<br />
IPC European Championships 2011: S14 200Fr 4th,<br />
S14 100Ba 4th<br />
IPC European Championships 2009: S14 100Ba Gold<br />
<strong>IN</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>POOL</strong><br />
How were the Paralympic trials for you? It was a great<br />
experience and the atmosphere was fantastic at both events.<br />
London went well as I got a personal best in the 200m<br />
Freestyle in the heats but was just outside the qualifying time.<br />
However, I dipped under the time in the final with another<br />
best time and was delighted. It was also a Scottish record. I<br />
missed out on the time needed in the 100m Backstroke so<br />
this was my focus in Sheffield. I had a good heat swim taking<br />
me through to the final and felt a little pressure knowing<br />
it was my last chance to get the qualification time so was<br />
nervous. In the final I had a great swim getting the qualifying<br />
time, a PB and Scottish record.<br />
What are your goals for the London Paralympics? To reach a<br />
final and hopefully go on to win a medal.<br />
What has been your finest performance so far and why?<br />
Winning gold in the 100m Backstroke at the 2009 IPC<br />
European Championships in Iceland.<br />
What is your favourite Event? 100m Backstroke. Over the<br />
years I have had many successful swims in the event and I’m<br />
still improving.<br />
When was your international senior debut? The 2009 IPC<br />
European <strong>Swimming</strong> Championships in Iceland.<br />
Who is your toughest opponent? Whoever I am racing in the<br />
pool at the time.<br />
Best Venue? My favourite has to be Sheffield as I have<br />
competed there on so many occasions and the atmosphere is<br />
always great.<br />
OUT OF <strong>THE</strong> <strong>POOL</strong><br />
Do you have any Superstitions? No.<br />
Favourite way to relax? Listening to Radio 5 Live.<br />
Any hobbies away from the pool? I really like watching<br />
football and I am a season ticket holder at Dunfermline<br />
Athletic FC.<br />
What’s the best thing you cook? Something nice and easy<br />
like eggs on toast.<br />
Best concert you have been to? T in the Park.<br />
Who would you most like to meet? Sir David Jason.<br />
What are your must watch TV programs? Anything football<br />
related like Match of the Day and the Football League Show.<br />
I really like Only Fools and Horses too.<br />
What could you not live without Laptop or Mobile? Mobile.<br />
Where is your ideal holiday destination? I would like to<br />
visit Australia.<br />
Which five people would you want at your ultimate dinner<br />
party? Ryan Lochte, Sir David Jason, Peter Kay, Jose<br />
Mourinho and Rob Brydon.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
PR<strong>IN</strong>T
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