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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 

MEDIA GUIDE 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 17TH MARCH - 1ST APRIL 2007 

OFFICIAL SPONSOR

DIVERS PROFILES MEN 

12TH FINA WORLD 

CHAMPIONSHIPS 

17TH MARCH – 1ST APRIL 2007 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 

MEDIA GUIDE 

W O R L D C H A M P I O N S H I P S

DIVERS PROFILES INDEX MEN 

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MEDIA INFORMATION 

Media Contacts 

Media Protocol 

About Melbourne 

Competition Schedule 

SWIMMING 

British Swimming Squad 

British Swimming Staff 

Newcomer’s Guide to Swimming 

History of the World Championships 

Swimmers Profiles Women 

Swimmers Profiles Men 

Coach Profiles 

Former Medal Winners - Women 

Former Medal Winners - Men 

World Rankings - Women 

World Rankings - Men 

Long Course Records - Women 

Long Course Records - Men 

Selection Policy 

DIVING 

British Diving Squad 

British Diving Staff 

Newcomer’s Guide to Diving 

Divers Profiles Women 

Divers Profiles Men 




Selection Policy 

SYNCHRO 

British Synchro Squad and Staff 

Newcomer’s Guide to Synchro 

Synchro Profiles Women 



OPEN WATER 

British Open Water Squad and Staff 

Open Water Profiles Women 

Open Water Profiles Men 




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MEDIA CONTACTS 

IN MELBOURNE: 

David Richards 

Media Manager 

T: 00 44 7789 926 136 

E: david.richards@swimming.org 

IN UK: 

Amanda Smith 

Media Officer 

T: 01509 632 238 

M: 00 44 7876 652 318 

E: amanda.smith@swimming.org 

OFFICIAL EVENT WEBSITE: 

www.melbourne2007.com.au 

USEFUL WEBSITES 

www.fina.org 

www.lenweb.org 

www.britishswimming.org 

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DIVERS MEDIA PROFILES PROTOCOL MEN 

MEDIA PROTOCOL 

The media protocol has been designed to help achieve an understanding between all media and those 

representing British Swimming. It aims to create opportunities for the media as well as appreciate the 

commitments of athletes and staff. This media protocol will be utilised leading up to and during all international 

competitions. 

The protocol recognises that everybody is present at a major competition to do a job – whether they are athletes, 

coaching staff or the media. Each group experiences its own pressure to deliver, however, consideration of each 

other’s circumstances, roles and responsibilities will help ensure everybody has a successful and productive 

experience. 

ACCESS TO THE HEAD COACH DURING COMPETITION 

Media requests in relation to the Head Coach should go through the Media Manager. Those wishing to put a 

question to the Head Coach should provide as much notice as possible so the Head Coach can identify a window 

of opportunity to respond. If the Head Coach is unable to respond in person, the Media Manager will pass on the 

Head Coach’s views. During the competition the Head Coach will only give views on the performances of British 

athletes and the team as a whole. Due to the demands of the job at hand, the Head Coach’s time will be limited 

so as much prior notice to any requests would be greatly appreciated. Media may also request interviews with 

the National Performance Director. 

ACCESS TO BRITISH COACHES DURING COMPETITION 

After the final event of the day a coach or coaches with relevance to that evening’s finals will be available to the 

media at a location within the venue. This will be co-ordinated through the Media Manager. These coaches will 

only speak on their athlete’s performance. Comments on the overall team performance will only be given by the 

Head Coach or National Performance Director. 

ACCESS TO ATHLETES OR COACHING STAFF DURING 

COMPETITION 

Requests for interviews with athletes or team coaching staff must go through the Media Manager. Whereas 

media deadlines will always be considered, these interviews will be arranged at a time the athlete or coach can 

be made available. This is obviously due to the demands of the competition on time. Athletes and team coaches 

will only comment on their relevant performances. Overall comments will be provided by the Head Coach or 

National Performance Director via the Media Manager. 

W O R L D C H A M P I O N S H I P S 2

Access to athletes and coaches will be limited to the official mixed zone, press conferences or through prior 

arrangements made via the Media Manager. All athletes will be encouraged to speak to the media, however, due 

to the need to recover by ‘’swimming/warming down’’ immediately after an event, time in the mixed zone will be 

limited and it is envisaged the media will collect at a good vantage point to be informed as a group rather than as 

individuals. The swimmers have between three to six minutes from the time they’ve finished their race to get to the 

swim down pool. Within this time there is a need to service all areas of the mixed zone - broadcast and print - fairly. 

The swim down pool is off limits to all media as indicated by accreditation. No member of the British Swimming 

squad will be available at swim down. 

The Media Manager will try to obtain quotes from athletes if, for whatever reason, access has been limited further. 

These will hopefully be provided before swim-down or drug testing. If it is not possible to meet these needs then 

interviews may take place following warm-down. Where a swimmer has an event the next morning, there will be no 

post swim-down interviews that evening. 

If an athlete has achieved a notable result their specific coach will also be encouraged to make themselves available 

to the media at the end of the session. The Media Manager or Team Manager will be present during interviews. The 

Media Manager and Team Manager will always consider special requests made by the media. 

When an athlete has finished their final event of the championships they will be free to consider additional media 

requests made via the Media Manager. Efforts will be made to meet these as long as they don’t impact on the rest 

of the team. 

MEDIA NOT PRESENT AT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Not all media will be accredited for international events but the Media Manager and Media team in the UK will try to 

look after all enquiries via phone or email. The same protocols should be followed. Athletes, staff or the Head Coach 

should not be contacted directly. Their time is limited and therefore the Media Manager will arrange for information 

to be forwarded at a convenient moment. 

British Swimming encourages the sport to be covered by all media, present or not present. However, all media should 

understand that priority has to be given to those who are in attendance at the event. Efforts will be made to meet all 

requests and British Swimming asks that protocol be respected at all times. 



MISCELLANEOUS 

All media requests will be considered on their individual merits and decisions made in the best interests of British 

Swimming. Several requests for separate interviews at the same time will be dealt with in order of deadlines. 

Media with the tightest deadline will be dealt with first. 

If photographers require access to members of the squad for non-action shots away from the competition then 

all requests should be made through the Media Manager. 

For all media interviews, athletes and staff will only wear British Swimming kit supplied for the event by the 

team sponsor apart from unbranded swimsuits. 

All interviews will only involve representatives of the British Swimming team. No persons outside of the team 

will be allowed to contribute to an interview involving a British Swimming squad member. 

No team member or programme-supported athlete is allowed to be part of any media team during camps or 

competitions, or to disclose or discuss activities during these events. 

There will be no access to athletes or coaching staff at the team hotel. It is requested that this privacy be 

respected. 

All media enquiries should be made to the Media Manager. If unavailable the media should approach the Team 

Manager. The Media Manager and Team Manager must both be aware of all media activity. 

Athletes can only talk about their own performance, coaches can only comment on athletes in their own 

specific group and not the overall team performance, the Head Coach can talk on the overall team and all 

matters. Support staff are unable to comment on performance. 

Contact details 

Media Manager: Dave Richards 

T: (+44) 0778 992 6136 

E: david.richards@swimming.org 


ABOUT MELBOURNE 

VENUE INFORMATION 

Three venues will be used for the 12th FINA World Championships. The Swimming and Synchronised Swimming 

programs will be located at Rod Laver Arena; the Water Polo and Diving programs will be held at the Melbourne 

Sports and Aquatic Centre; and the Open Water Swimming events will be held at St Kilda Beach. 

All of these venues are within five kilometres of one another and are also located within walking distance of the 

Melbourne central business district. 

ROD LAVER ARENA 

The venue that will host the Swimming and 

Synchronized Swimming program at the 12th 

FINA World Championships is Rod Laver Arena 

(RLA) which is part of the Melbourne Park 

precinct. 

RLA was completed in 1988 as part of the 

original National Tennis Centre complex. This 

multi-use venue is able to host a wide range 

of sporting and entertainment events, from 

Grand Slam tennis matches and motorbike 

super-cross action to rock concerts, conferences 

and classical ballets. 

Seating capacity at RLA is approximately 15,000 but this will be reduced to approximately 11,270 during the 

Championships to allow for the temporary pool and surrounding pool deck that will be installed. 

Originally, the venue was known as Melbourne Park, but became known as Rod Laver Arena in January 2000 - 

in recognition of the achievements of one of Australia’s greatest tennis heroes, Rod Laver. 

Rod Laver remains the only player in history to have captured two tennis Grand Slams. 

Laver won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open singles titles in the same calendar year in 

1962 and 1969. RLA hosted the gymnastics competition at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2005 World 

Gymnastics Championships. 

RLA is approximately 10-minutes walk from Melbourne’s central business district. 

MELBOURNE SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRE 

The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) will host the men’s and women’s Water Polo competition and the 

Diving competition at the 12th FINA World Championships. MSAC is a modern, international-standard sporting venue 

and is the largest integrated sports complex of its type in Australia. 



Among its list of facilities, MSAC has a 

50-metre indoor swimming pool; a diving 

pool; a squash centre; a table tennis hall; 

indoor basketball courts; a badminton hall; 

and since January 2006 a brand new ‘open 

air’ 50-metre swimming pool. 

The pool was built for the swimming 

program at the 2006 Commonwealth 

Games. The venue also hosted the diving 

program at the Commonwealth Games. 

MSAC is used as a training venue by elite 

athletes including several members of the 

Australian national swimming team, but it is also available for public use. 

Since it was opened in July 1997, more than 11 million patrons have walked through MSAC’s doors. MSAC is 

adjacent to the site of the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park which is approximately three 

kilometres from Melbourne’s central business district. 

ST KILDA BEACH 

St Kilda beach, the site of the Open Water Swimming events at the 12th FINA World Championships is situated 

on one of the most picturesque points of Port Phillip Bay and is only a short distance from the city. 

Referred to as Melbourne’s playground, St Kilda is the jewel of seaside living. Considered the forefront of the 

most fashionable suburbs within Melbourne, it’s one of Melbourne’s most lively, cosmopolitan areas, attributed 

to the wonderful seaside location and the major redevelopment with new apartments and retail outlets. 

St Kilda is also a hugely popular area among tourists who flock there all year round to stay in hostel-style 

accommodation, to enjoy the night life and to visit one of Melbourne’s most renowned landmarks, Luna Park. 

St Kilda beach also attracts thousands of keen beach goers during the warmer months of the year from 

December through to March. 

Situated on the foreshore at St Kilda beach, 

where the Open Water Swimming course 

will begin, is the Royal Melbourne Yacht 

Squadron which was established in 1876 

and the St Kilda sea baths. 

The Open Water Swimming course itself will 

run between the famous St Kilda pier and 

the St Kilda Marina. 


SWIMMING - COMPETITION SCHEDULE 

SWIMMING - HEATS AND FINALS 

SUN MARCH 25 MON MARCH 26 TUE MARCH 27 WED MARCH 28 

1000am - 1300pm 1000am - 1200pm 1000am - 1200pm 1000am - 1200pm 

100m Fly WH 

400m Free MH 

200m IM WH 

50m Fly MH 

400m Free WH 

100m Breast MH 

4x100m Free WH 

4 x100m Free MH 

100m Back WH 

200m Free MH 

100m Breast WH 

100m Back MH 

1500m Free WH 

50m Breast MH 

200m Fly MH 

200m Free WH 

800m Free MH 

50m Back WH 

100m Free MH 

200m Fly WH 

200m IM MH 

1900pm - 2100pm 1900pm - 2100pm 1900pm - 2100pm 1900pm - 2100pm 

100m Fly WSF 

400m Free MF 

200m IM WSF 

50m Fly MSF 

400m Free WF 

100m Breast MSF 

4 x 100m Free WF 

4 x 100m Free MF 

100m Breast MF 

100m Fly WF 

100m Back MSF 

100m Breast WSF 

50m Fly MF 

100m Back WSF 

200m Free MSF 

200m IM WF 

200m Free MF 

100m Back WF 


1500m Free WF 

100m Back MF 

200m Free WSF 

200m Fly MSF 

100m Breast WF 

100m Free MSF 

50m Back WSF 

200m Fly MF 

200m Free WF 

50m Breast MF 

200m Fly WSF 

200m IM MSF 

800m Free MF 

H - Heat 

SF - Semifinal 

F - Final 


SWIMMING DIVERS - COMPETITION PROFILES MEN SCHEDULE 

SWIMMING - HEATS AND FINALS 

THUR MARCH 29 FRI MARCH 30 SAT MARCH 31 SUN APRIL 1 


100m Free WH 

200m Back MH 

200m Breast WH 

200m Breast MH 

4x200m Free WH 

50m Fly WH 

50m Free MH 

800m Free WH 

100m Fly MH 

200m Back WH 

4x200 Free MH 

50m Free WH 

50m Back MH 

50m Breast WH 

1500m Free MH 

4x100 Medley WH 

400m IM MH 

400m IM WH 

4x100 Medley MH 


100m Free WSF 

200m IM MF 


100m Free MF 

200m Fly WF 


50m Back WF 

200m Back MSF 

4 x 200m Free WF 

100m Free WF 

200m Back MF 

50m Fly WSF 

50m Free MSF 

200m Breast WF 

100m Fly MSF 

200m Back WSF 

200m Breast MF 

4x200m Free MF 

50m Fly WF 

50m Free MF 

200m Back WF 


100m Fly MF 

50m Free WSF 

50m Back MSF 

800m Free WF 

4x100 Medley WF 

50m Back MF 

50m Breast WF 

400m IM MF 

50m Free WF 

1500m Free MF 

400m IM WF 

4x100 Medley MF 

H - Heat 


F - Final 


DIVING - COMPETITION SCHEDULE 

DIVING 

MON MARCH 19 TUE MARCH 20 WED MARCH 21 THUR MARCH 22 


3 metre SY MP 

10 metre SY WP 

1 metre MP 1 metre MSF 

10 metre WSF 

3 metre MP 


3 metre SY MF 10 metre WP 1 metre MF 1 metre WP 

2045pm - 2200pm 

2030pm – 2145pm 

10 metre SY WF 10 metre WF 

P - Preliminary 


F - Final 


DIVING DIVERS - COMPETITION PROFILES MEN SCHEDULE 

DIVING 

FRI MARCH 23 SAT MARCH 24 SUN MARCH 25 MON MARCH 26 


1 metre WSF 

3 metre MSF 

3 metre WP 3 metre WSF 

10 metre MSF 

3 metre SY WP 

10 metre SY MP 


1 metre WF 10 metre MP 3 metre WF 

10 metre MF 

3 metre SY WF 

10 metre SY MF 

2030pm - 2200pm 

3 metre MF 



F - Final 


SYNCHRO - COMPETITION SCHEDULE 

SYNCHRO 

SAT MARCH 17 SUN MARCH 18 MON MARCH 19 TUE MARCH 20 


DuetTechnical P 

Free Combination P 

Solo Free P Solo Technical P Team Free P 

1730 – 1845 1900pm - 2100pm 1600pm - 2015pm 1900pm - 2020pm 

Free Combination F 

Team Technical P 

Solo Technical F 

DuetTechnical F 

WED MARCH 21 THUR MARCH 22 FRI MARCH 23 SAT MARCH 24 

0930am - 1300pm 

DuetFree P 


Team Technical F Solo Free F DuetFree F Team Free F 


F - Final 


OPEN WATER DIVERS - COMPETITION PROFILES MENSCHEDULE 

OPEN WATER 

SUN MARCH 18 TUE MARCH 20 WED MARCH 21 

1000am - 1130am 1200pm - 1430pm 1200pm - 1430pm 

5 km Swim WF 10 km Swim WF 10 km Swim MF 

1200pm – 1330pm 

5 km Swim MF 

SAT MARCH 24 SUN MARCH 25 

1000am - 1600pm 

1000am - 1530pm 

25 km Swim WF 25 km Swim MF 

F - Final 


SWIMMING W O R L D C H A M P I O N S H I P S 


BRITISH SWIMMING SQUAD 

WOMEN 

COACH 

Rebecca Adlington 

Kirsty Balfour 

Julia Beckett 

Rosalind Brett 

Rebecca Cooke 

Jessica Dickons 

Terri Dunning 

Francesca Halsall 

Kate Haywood 

Joanne Jackson 

Melanie Marshall 

Caitlin McClatchey 

Elizabeth Simmonds 

Amy Smith 

Katherine Wyld 

Nova Centurion 

City of Edinburgh 

Loughborough University 


City of Glasgow 

Borough of Stockton 

City of Birmingham 

City of Liverpool 


Derwentside 



Lincoln Vulcans 


Nova Centurion 

Bill Furniss 

Fred Vergnoux 

Ben Titley 

Ben Titley 

Stephen Hill 

Graeme Antwhistle 

Adam Ruckwood 

Colin Stripe 

Ben Titley 

Dave McNulty 

Ian Turner 

Ben Titley 

Marc Spackman 

Steve Bayley 

Bill Furniss 

MEN 

COACH 

Matthew Bowe 

Simon Burnett 

David Carry 

Matthew Clay 

Chris Cook 

Todd Cooper 

Chris Cozens 

Ross Davenport 

David Davies 

Craig Gibbons 

James Gibson 

Kris Gilchrist 

James Goddard 

Andrew Hunter 

Ben Hockin 

James Kirton 

Robert Lang 

Darren Mew 

Robbie Renwick 

Gregor Tait 

Liam Tancock 

Swansea Performance 

Wycombe District 



City of Newcastle 

Stirling Swimming 

University of Bath 


City of Cardiff 


CN Marseille 


Stockport Metro 

Stirling Swimming 


City of Sheffield 


University of Bath 

City of Aberdeen 



Bill Pilczuk 

Bob Pay/Frank Busch 

Ian Tuner 

Bill Pilczuk 

Ian Oliver 

Chris Martin 

Kim Swanwick 

Ian Turner 

Dave Haller 

Bill Pilczuk 

Romain Barnier 

Fred Vergnoux 

Sean Kelly 

Chris Martin 

Bill Pilczuk 

Russ Barber 

Fred Vergnoux 

Kim Swanwick 

Eileen Adams 

Fred Vergnoux 

Ben Titley 


BRITISH DIVERS SWIMMING PROFILES MEN STAFF 

BRITISH STAFF 

National Performance Director: 

Bill Sweetenham 

Team Managers: 

Head Coach: 

Nora O’Brien 

Clive Collier 

Dawn Peart 

Brenda Bland 

Ian Turner 

Coaches: 

Bill Furniss 

David Haller 

David McNulty 

Ian Oliver 

Bill Pilczuk 

Ben Titley 

Fred Vergnoux 

Sport Science: 

Team Doctor: 

Athlete Liaison: 

Media Manager: 

Pat Dunleavy 

Tim Kerrison 

Robert Treffene 

Ian Gordon 

Graeme Smith 

David Richards 


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 about 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 World Championships, 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. 


HISTORY OF DIVERS THE WORLD PROFILES CHAMPIONSHIPS 

MEN 

In 1968, FINA discussed the possibility of holding World Championships and offered them for a tender. There 

was little interest until 1970, when, after a look at the facilities in Yugoslavia, a tender from Belgrade was 

received in 1973. 

Originally going to he held every two years, starting in 1971, but some European Nations were concerned that 

this would conflict with the European Championships being held in the same year. Belgrade failed to follow up 

their offer of hosting a World Championships in 1973 and by the end of 1971, another bid was tendered from 

Vancouver. This prompted FINA to ask Belgrade to make firm their tender. No reply was forthcoming and it was 

looked as though the first World Championships were going to be held in Canada. However, Yugoslavia made 

the decision, last minute, to make firm their commitment to the bid to FINA. 

It was realised the World Championships would never rival the Olympic Games, however it was hoped that 

the Championships could grow in stature. This belief was further fuelled by the possibility of FINA reducing the 

Olympic programme from 29 events to 19, with the World Championships including all events. 

1973 - Belgrade, Yugoslavia 

British medal tally - 1 GOLD 

1 BRONZE 

The first ever World Championships began on the 31st August 1973. Water polo was the first event the following 

day, although Britain did not fare too well and finished 15th. 

Synchronized Swimming was included in a major competition for the first time alongside other aquatic sport. 

The Great Britain Synchro team finished the Championships ranked 6th in the world. 

Swimming proved itself to be a great first championships for Britain, with David Wilkie taking gold and a World 

record in the 200m Breaststroke in a time of 2.19.28. He broke the British record in the 100m Breaststroke when 

he finished 4th in 1.05.74 and in the Individual Medley, despite a disastrous backstroke turn, finished 3rd to 

clinch the bronze medal. 

The East German Women’s swimming team made the biggest impression on the Championships, not only for 

taking 10 out of 14 gold medals available, but also for their huge physiques meaning rumours of drug 

involvement were rife. 

Overall, the World Championships proved to be a big success for FINA. 

1975 - Cali, Columbia 


1 SILVER 

4 BRONZE 

David Wilkie won gold in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke, the 800m Freestyle team took silver and bronze 

medals were won by David Parker in the 1500m Freestyle, David Leigh in the 100m Breaststroke and Brian 

Brinkley in the 200m Freestyle and 200m Butterfly. The men’s Medley team also took bronze with an incredible 

spilt of 1.03.49 from Wilkie taking the team from 6th in the race to a bronze medal. Later that year, the men’s 

team won the BBC’s Sports Team of the Year Award. 

1978 - Berlin, West Germany 

British medal tally - 2 BRONZE 

The third World Championships were held in the revamped 1936 Olympic pool, which saw Britain win 2 bronze 


medals thanks to the men’s Medley Team and Margaret Kelly in the 100m Breaststroke. The British Team also 

produced 10 British/English records and 2 Commonwealth records. 

These Championships saw the success of the East German women’s team of 1975 pale behind the Americans, 

with them taking 13 gold medals and breaking 5, and equalling 1 World Record. In contrast, the East German 

women could only muster 1 gold. 

1982 - Guayaquil, Equador 

British medal tally - 1 SILVER 

An incredible swim by 17 year-old Jackie Willmott in the 800m Freestyle gained her, and the British Team a silver 

medal. The Championships also saw 3 new British records as well as 4 new English records. 

David Wilkie’s 6-year 200m Breaststroke World Record also fell during the Championships to Canada’s Victor 

Davies. Wilkie had held the record since 1973 when he broke it in the first ever World Championships, and then 

breaking it again at the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976. Wilkie’s World record time has stood as a Scottish 

record until the final qualifying event for the 2003 World Championships when Ian Edmond broke it to qualify for 

Japan. 

1986 - Madrid, Spain 


This year saw Great Britain win 2 bronze medals. Andrew Jameson took bronze in the 100m Butterfly and Sarah 

Hardcastle in the 400m Freestyle. Disaster hit Adrian Moorhouse in the 100m Breaststroke when he touched first, 

the result flashed up on the scoreboard with an announcement that it was official, only moments later another 

announcement was made declaring the result was being checked. The scoreboard then showed that the gold 

medal had been awarded to Victor Davis, the Canadian who was sadly killed in 1991. It was later revealed that 

Adrian had been disqualified for a dolphin kick at the turn. 

1991- Perth, Western Australia 

British medal tally - 2 SILVER 

1 BRONZE 

Preceding the official schedule, there was a day of sprints held as demonstration events with a view to include 

them in future championships. Lorraine Coombes swam in the 50m Breaststroke and broke the British record 

in the heats and went on to take silver in the final. Martin Harris also broke the British Record in the 50m 

Backstroke. 

Great Britain went on to do better this Championships, with Adrian Moorhouse adding silver for his performance 

in the 100m Breaststroke and a bronze for Nick Gillingham in the 200m Breaststroke. 

The Hungarian, Norbert Rozsa broke the World record to take gold in the 100m Breaststroke, with Adrian 

finishing just 7 one hundredths behind him, also bettering the World Record. 

This year’s event also saw the inclusion of the 1m Diving event and Open Water men’s and women’s 25km 

events for the first time. 

1994 - Rome, Italy 

With less then two weeks between the finish of the Commonwealth Games and the start of the World 

Championships, there was little time for the British Team to reflect on their success of 5 gold medals. 



The only successes the team came home with from Italy were breaking 3 British and 1 Commonwealth records. 

The British record came from Adam Ruckwood in the 200m Backstroke, the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle team and 

Karen Pickering who also broke the Commonwealth record and became the first women under 56 seconds for the 

100m Freestyle. 

1998 - Perth, Western Australia 


The second time the event has been held in Perth and this time drug issues cast a shadow on the Championships, 

with China making headline news before and during the event. 

Great Britain improved on the last Championships, taking 2 bronze medals in the 400m Freestyle courtesy of 

Paul Palmer and in the men’s 4x200m Freestyle relay team, comprising of Paul Palmer, Gavin Meadows, Andrew 

Clayton and Jamie Salter. 

In the Diving, Great Britain’s Tony and Mark Shipman narrowly lost out on a medal in the newly included 3m 

Synchronised event. 1998 also saw the inclusion of the 10m Synchronised Diving event and the 5km Open Water 

event. 

2001- Fukuoka, Japan 


2 SILVER 

4 BRONZE 

In the swimming events, 8 Championships Records and 54 Continental Records were set. The likes of Ian Thorpe, 

Olga Brusnikina, Viola Valli and Dmitri Sautin were all on show to the world to see and other many newcomers 

had also the opportunity to show off their talents. 

Great Brtain’s 4x200m Freestyle team took gold. Graeme Smith took silver in the 1500m Freestyle and bronze in 

the 800m Freestyle. The women’s 4x100m Freestyle team won silver while Mark Foster, Zoe Baker and Jo Fargus 

all took bronze. 

2003 - Barcelona, Spain 


3 SILVER 

3 BRONZE 

Katy Sexton and James Gibson fought of a number of world-class swimmers to become World Champions. 

This was Great Britain’s most successful World Championships to date, with all medallists putting in great 

performances. 

Sexton also won silver, and Gibson winning bronze with Ian Edmond and Mark Foster adding two silvers and 

Rebecca Cooke and Zoe Baker adding two more bronze medals. 

These Championships saw Michael Phelps broke 5 world records, beating the total of 4 World records broken by 

Mark Spitz in the 1972 Olympic Games. 

2005 - Montreal, Canada 


Liam Tancock, Caitlin McClatchey and David Davies were the only members of the British contingent to walk 

away with a medal. 


SWIMMERS PROFILES WOMEN 

Rebecca Adlington AGE 18 

OCCUPATION: Swimmer 

DATE OF BIRTH: 17.02.89 

BORN: MANSFIELD 

LIVES: MANSFIELD, 

NOTTINGHAM 

CLUB: NOVA CENTURION 

NICKNAME: BECKS 

COACH: BILL FURNISS 

HEIGHT: 1.79M 

WEIGHT: 71KG 

First sporting success: Winning two silver medals 

at the European Youth Olympics in 2003 

Finest sporting success: Winning a silver medal at 

the European Short Course Championships in 2006 

Tip for the top: Enjoy it, as long as you do you’ll 

get on ok! 

Closest friend in sport: Kathy Wyld, Jessica Sylvester 

and Cassie Patten 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Shopping 

How do you prepare for a race: I prepare by 

thinking back to past experiences and make sure that 

I’ve done the work and I make sure that I listen to 

my coach 

Biggest disappointment: Not making the 

Commonwealth Games squad (2006). 

Favourite venue and why: Ponds Forge, Sheffield. 

It’s very clean and just generally a fantastic venue for 

swimming! 

Tips to relax: Listen to music 

Ultimate ambition: To win a gold medal at the 

Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Retired! 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 

European Championships (50m), 2006 

SILVER 800m Freestyle 

Favourite sport other than swimming: 

Cricket or Rugby 

Three words that best describe you: 

Mad, friendly and driven 

Would most like to meet: Ricky Gervais 

Most prized possession: My jewellery 

Biggest influence on career: My family 

What sort of music do you listen to: 

Anything from Jack Johnson to The Arctic Monkeys 

Do you have any interests outside swimming: 

Shopping!! 

Toughest opponent: Anyone that swims faster than me 

P.B 

Long Course 

200m Freestyle 2.01.34 (06) 

400m Freestyle 4.10.28 (06) 

800m Freestyle 8.27.88 (06) 


SWIMMERS DIVERS PROFILES WOMEN 

Kirsty Balfour AGE 23 


BORN: EDINBURGH 

LIVES: EDINBURGH 

CLUB: CITY OF EDINBURGH 

NICKNAME: BALF 

COACH: FREDERIC 

VERGNOUX 

HEIGHT: 1.70M 

WEIGHT: 58.11KG 

OCCUPATION: Student 

First sporting success: Breaking the Scottish Junior 

record in the 200m Breaststroke in 2000 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a silver medal 

in the 200m Breaststroke behind Leisel Jones at the 

Commonwealth Games 2006 

Tip for the top: Have faith in yourself 

First GB selection year: 2000 

Closest friends in sport: Rebecca Cooke, Mel Marshall 

and Katy Sexton 

Other sporting successes: Scottish 10-year-old 

Orienteering Champion! 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Triathlon 


Friendly, determined and focused 

Most prized possession: 

Good health and staying injury free 

Biggest influence on career: 

My coach and team mates 

World Triathlete Championships in 2004. He is also 

the one who got me involved in swimming when I 

was younger 

Biggest passion away from swimming: My church 

life as I’m Christian. It’s all gospel type music, I really 

enjoy it because it’s fantastic to listen to 

How do you prepare to race: Listen to music and pray 

Biggest disappointment: Knowing I could’ve done 

better 

Favourite venue and why: Ponds Forge, Sheffield 

because I qualified for the 2004 Olympics there 

Family: My mum, Cathy is a Maths teacher for the 

Blind. My Dad is called Scott and he’s a triathlete and I 

also have three older sisters- Gail, Fay and Rachael 

Ultimate ambition: To do my best at whatever task or 

challenge I’m faced with 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Married with 

kids and working for my church 



GOLD 200m Breaststroke 

GOLD 4x100m Medley Relay 

SILVER 100m Breaststroke 

European SC Championships, 2006 



Commonwealth Games, 2006 


BRONZE 100m Breaststroke 

Toughest opponent: Doubts and fears 

Any other family connections to sport: My Dad is a 

triathlete and represented Great Britain. He won the 

P.B 

Long Course 

200m Breaststroke 2.24.04 (06) BR 




Julia Beckett AGE 20 

Toughest opponents: Caitlin McClatchey, Mel 

Marshall and Jo Jackson 



BORN: WINCHESTER 

LIVES: WINCHESTER/ 

LOUGHBOROUGH 

CLUB: LOUGHBOROUGH 

UNIVERSITY 

NICKNAME: JULES 

COACH: BEN TITLEY 

HEIGHT: 1.73M 

WEIGHT: 63KG 

Any pets: I have a cat called Ben 

Biggest passion away from swimming: 

Drama, Music and Dance 

How do you prepare to compete: Focus on the 

good work that I have done in training and build up 

my confidence. Go out with university friends or relax 

in front of a film 

Biggest disappointment: Not swimming in the relay 

final at the World Championships in Montreal (2005) 

First sporting success: Going to the European Junior 

Championships in 2002 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a silver medal 

at the Commonwealth Games (2006) in the 

4x200m Freestyle relay and qualifying for the World 

Championships for the second time 

Tip for the top: Enjoy what you do and put your heart 

into achieving your full potential 


Sporting heroes: Matthew Pinsent 

Closest friend in sport: My squad 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Netball. 

I used to play when I was at school 

Three words that best describe you: Understanding, 

fun and loyal 


because I tend to swim well there 

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 

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 



SILVER 4x200m Freestyle Relay 

Would most like to meet: Audrey Hepburn 

Most prized possession: My medals 

Biggest influence on career: My parents. Also my 

coaches Ben Titley and Kevin Terry 

P.B 

Long Course 

100m Freestyle 56.68 (06) 

200m Freestyle 2.00.86 (06) 



Rosalind Brett AGE 28 

TRAINS: Loughborough University 

OCCUPATION: Athlete 


BORN: KINGS LYNN 

LIVES: LOUGHBOROUGH 


UNIVERSITY 

NICKNAME: ROS 


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 

Tip for the top: Believe in everything you do 

First GB selection year: 1994 (Juniors), 1998 (Senior) 

Sporting heroes: Michael Johnson, Carl Lewis, Denise 

Lewis and Steffie Graff 

Toughest opponent: Terri Dunning 

Biggest disappointment: Coming 4th in the 

Commonwealth Games in the 50m butterfly 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because I have 

had my best swims there 

Tips to relax: Watching DVDs with friends 

Ultimate ambition: To win a medal at the 

Commonwealth Games 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: With a job! 


World Championships, 2001 






BRONZE 4x50m Medley Relay 


2006 SILVER 4x100m Freestyle Relay 

2002 SILVER 4x100m Freestyle Relay 

Closest friends in sport: Sarah Price 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Athletics 

Three words that best describe you: Focused, 

organised and determined 

Most prized possession: My flat 


Any other family connections to sport: My brother 

used to play hockey for the county 

P.B 

Long Course 

50m Butterfly 27.14 (02) 

100m Butterfly 56.54 (06) 

50m Freestyle 25.05 (06) 

100m Freestyle 55.72 (03) 



TRAINS: Glasgow 

Rebecca Cooke AGE 23 



BORN: CRAWLEY 

LIVES: GLASGOW 

CLUB: CITY OF GLASGOW 

NICKNAME: COOKIE 

COACH: STEPHEN HILL 

HEIGHT: 1.68M 

WEIGHT: 58KG 

First sporting success: Winning a bronze medal 

at my club championships when I was 10 - in 100m 

Breaststroke!! 

Finest sporting moment: Winning gold at the 

Commonwealth Games in 2006 in the 800m Freestyle 

and getting a bronze at the World Championships in 

2003 in the 800m Freestyle also 

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 friends in sport: Katy Sexton and Kirsty 

Balfour 

Three words that best describe you: Tenacious, 

thoughtful and friendly 

Would most like to meet: Jesse Owens and David 

Beckham 

Most prized possession: My photo albums and my 

health 

Biggest influence on career: My coach Stephen Hill 

and my team mates 

Any other family connections to sport: Both my sisters 

swam in the National Age Groups and my Dad swam a 

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

Toughest opponent: Laure Manaudou (FRA) 


My university work 

Biggest disappointment: Not swimming as well as 

I could have at the World Championships in Montreal 

(2005) 

How do you prepare to compete: To prepare I try 

to relax and to help me to do this I listen to music. I 

don’t have any favourite bands but I don’t listen to 

anything cheesy!! 

Favourite venue and why: Manchester - I like the 

pool and have swam well there in the past 

Tips to relax: Reading always helps me 

Education: I am studying Physiology at Glasgow 

University 

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 and Emily 

Ultimate ambition: To be the best I can be in 

everything I do and win an Olympic medal 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time: 

Hopefully being successful in a job I enjoy 



BRONZE 800m Freestyle 

World SC Championships, 2006 




European SC Championships 

2003 SILVER 400m Freestyle 





2006 GOLD 800m Freestyle 

SILVER 400m I.M 


GOLD 400m Freestyle 

P.B 

Long Course 

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 



Jessica Dickons AGE 16 


BORN: STOCKTON 

LIVES: STOCKTON, 

CLEVELAND 

CLUB: STOCKTON ASC 

COACH: GRAEME 

ANTWHISTLE 

HEIGHT: 1.57M 

WEIGHT: 60KG 

nervous. To help me to relax I like listening to music, I 

like the Fruitellis and Justin Timberlake 


because it’s a great pool with an amazing atmosphere 

Family: My mum and dad are called Louise 

Ultimate ambition: To win gold at the Olympics in the 

200m Butterfly 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Having 

become an Olympian 


Finest sporting success: Winning the gold at the 

European Junior Championships in the 200m Butterfly 

Tip for the top: Train hard and stick to it 


Sporting heroes: Michael Phelps and Steve Redgrave 



BRONZE 200m Butterfly 

European Junior Championships 

2006 GOLD 200m Butterfly 

SILVER 400m I.M 

2005 BRONZE 200m Butterfly 

Closest friends in sport: Jemma Lowe and Ashley 

Bowet 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I like playing 

tennis and running 

Three words that best describe you: Friendly, 

competitive and happy 

Would most like to meet: Wentworth Miller (Prison 

Break) 

Most prized possession: My bed 

Biggest influence on career: My parents and my 

coach 

Toughest opponent: Natalia Jeneralczak 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Shopping! 

How do you prepare to race: I prepare by staying 

relaxed and not thinking about the race, I try not to get 

P.B 

Long Course 

100m Butterfly 1.01.07 (06) 

200m Butterfly 2.09.57 (06) 

200m I.M 2.20.04 (06) 

400m I.M 4.47.62 (05) 



Terri Dunning AGE 22 



BORN: STAFFORD 

LIVES: PENKRIDGE 

CLUB: CITY OF 

BIRMINGHAM 

COACH: ADAM 

RUCKWOOD 

HEIGHT: 1.75M 

WEIGHT: 59KG 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a bronze and silver 

medal at the Commonwealth Games and a gold at the 

European Championships (2006) 

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

Science Degree at Wolverhampton University 

Ultimate ambition: To qualify for the Olympics and 

make the final 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Successful 

and happy 





SILVER 4x100m Medley Relay 

BRONZE 200m Butterfly 

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

win. The harder you work, the sweeter the victory 


Other sporting successes: Representing GB in the 

1999 Youth Olympics 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Football 

Three words that best describe you: Organised, 

determined and reliable 

Most prized possession: Car 


Biggest passion away from swimming: Spending 

time with my friends 

How do you prepare to race: I prepare by ensuring 

that the day before the race, I get all of my kit together 

and making sure that I eat good food 

Biggest disappointment: Not making the final in my 

individual race at the European Championships 

P.B 

Long Course 


100m Butterfly 59.02 (06) BR 

200m Butterfly 2.09.87 (06) 

200m I.M 2.09.87 (06) 



Francesca Halsall AGE 16 

TRAINS: Everton Park Sports Centre 



BORN: SOUTHPORT 

LIVES: SOUTHPORT, 

LIVERPOOL 

CLUB: CITY OF LIVERPOOL 

NICKNAME: FRAN! 

COACH: COLIN STRIPE 

HEIGHT: 1.71M 

WEIGHT: 58KG 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a gold medal at the 

European Long Course Championship in the 4x100m 

Medley Relay and breaking the junior record for 50m 

freestyle 

Tip for the top: Train harder that anyone else, have 

more fun than anyone else, have a better diet than 

anyone else and you’ll reach the top 

Most prized possession: My shoe collection! 

Biggest influence on career: My parents 

Toughest opponent: Everyone that I swim against 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Staying in 

bed and getting lots of sleep! 

How do you prepare to race: I prepare by talking to 

lots of people to try and take my mind off the race 

Ultimate ambition: Earn lots of money 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: To have just 

won a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics and then retire 








Sporting heroes: Cristiano Ronaldo and Kelly Holmes 

Closest friend in sport: The people I train with in 

Liverpool 

Other sporting successes: When I was at Primary 

school I won the egg and spoon race 5 years in a row!! 

But I always struggled with the sack race - my legs were 

too long!! 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I like playing 

golf and watching Manchester United play 

Three words that best describe you: Fun loving, 

stubborn and competitive 

Would most like to meet: Peter Kay 

P.B 

Long Course 


100m Freestyle 54.88 (06) 

200m Freestyle 2.00.80 (06) 



Kate Haywood AGE 19 


BORN: GRIMSBY 



UNIVERSITY 


HEIGHT: 1.77M 

WEIGHT: 63KG 

How do you prepare to go race: 

Turn up, warm up and chill out! 

Biggest disappointment: 

Not making the last Olympics because I was ill 

Ultimate ambition: To make an Olympic Games and 

swim in a final 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Hopefully 

I’ll have lots of money and maybe getting married 



Finest sporting moment: Going to the Commonwealth 

Games in 2002. It was my first big meet and I got a 

bronze medal as part of the relay team 

Tip for the top: Train hard and be dedicated 

First GB selection year: Junior - 2000 Senior - 2002 









Sporting heroes: Sharron Davies 

Closest friend in sport: Jo Jackson, Julia Beckett and 

Stephanie Proud 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I like watching 

athletics and rugby, particularly Leicester Tigers. 

Three words that best describe you: Bubbly, 

outgoing and friendly 

Would most like to meet: David Beckham 

Most prized possession: Hair Straighteners 

Biggest influence on career: Parents 

Toughest opponent: Kirsty Balfour and Leisel Jones 


P.B 

Long Course 

50m Breaststroke 31.41 (05) 


200m Breaststroke 2.32.40 (05) 



Joanne Jackson AGE 20 


BORN: NORTHALLERTON 

LIVES: RICHMOND 

CLUB: DERWENTSIDE 

NICKNAME: JO 

COACH: DAVE MCNULTY 

HEIGHT: 1.83M 

WEIGHT: 77KG 


How do you prepare to race: To prepare I try and 

stay relaxed and I listen to my ipod. 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic medal 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Starting 

a family and having a new career, maybe joining the 

police or working with children 



Finest sporting moment: Winning two silver medals 

at the Commonwealth Games (2006) and breaking the 

British record in 400m and 800m Freestyle 

Tip for the top: Relax and be happy 


Sporting heroes: Lance Armstrong 









Closest friend in sport: Kate Haywood 

Other sporting successes: I played netball for the 

county when I was in school and I did cross-country 

running 


I enjoy watching ice-skating and athletics 


Happy, relaxed and friendly 

Would most like to meet: David Beckham 

Most prized possession: 

My new car, I’ve got a Peugeot 207 Sport 

Biggest influence on career: 

My sister as she used to swim 

Toughest opponent: Laure Manadou 

P.B 

Long Course 

200m Freestyle 1.59.12 (06) 

400m Freestyle 4.07.76 (06) 

800m Freestyle 8.50.29 (03) 



Melanie Marshall AGE 25 




BORN: BOSTON 



UNIVERSITY 

NICKNAME: MEL 

COACH: IAN TURNER 

HEIGHT: 1.70M 

WEIGHT: 67KG 

Finest sporting moment: Winning 6 medals at the 

Commonwealth Games in 2006 

Tip for the top: Be free, be happy and take each day 

as it comes 

First GB selection year: 1998 - Senior 1995 - Junior 

Sporting heroes: Cathy Freeman and Jessie Owen 

Closest friend in sport: Kirsty Balfour 

Other sporting successes: I used to waterski, I was 

ranked fourth in Britain at one time. I also used to play 

football, I was invited to try out for a football academy. 

I also enjoyed athletics 


Three words that best describe you: Fun, sensitive 

and happy 

Would most like to meet: Nelson Mandela 

Most prized possession: My mum, my friends and my 

dog, I’ve got a white Jack Russell! 

Biggest influence on career: My mum and my friends 

Toughest opponent: Myself 


Friends and family 

How do you prepare to race: I prepare by 

remembering the good things in life and enjoying it. 

To relax I like to walk my dog 

Biggest disappointment: The Olympic Games in 

Athens 

Education: I’m doing a degree in Sports Science at 


Ultimate ambition: To complete the perfect race! 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Working in 

orphanages in Africa 






BRONZE 200m Backstroke 





2006 SILVER 200m Backstroke 







P.B 

Long Course 

100m Freestyle 54.62 BR 

200m Freestyle 1.57.51 

100m Backstroke 1.01.55 (06) 

200m Backstroke 2.10.87 



Caitlin McClatchey AGE 21 



BORN: PORTSMOUTH 



UNIVERSITY 

NICKNAME: CAITS 


HEIGHT: 1.69M 

WEIGHT: 53KG 

Tips to relax: Listen to music, reading 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Pursuing a 

successful career 










First sporting success: Making the Scottish Youth 

Squad (2000) 

Finest sporting moment: Becoming double 

Commonwealth Champion in the 200m and 400m 

Freestyle (2006). Making the 2004 Olympic team 

(2004) 

Tip for the top: Enjoy and work hard at what 

you do 


Sporting heroes: Lance Armstrong, Paula Radcliffe 

and Ian Thorpe 


Three words that best describe you: Determined, 

positive and individualistic 

Would most like to meet: Johnny Depp 

Most prized possession: My mini disc player 


Favourite Venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield 

P.B 

Long Course 

100m Freestyle 56.32 (05) 

200m Freestyle 1.57.25 (06) BR 

400m Freestyle 4.07.02 (05) BR 



Elizabeth Simmonds AGE 16 

TRAINS: Lincoln City Sports Centre 



BORN: BEVERLY, EAST 

YORKSHIRE 

LIVES: LINCOLN 

CLUB: LINCOLN VULCANS 

NICKNAME: LIZZIE 

COACH: MARC SPACKMAN 

HEIGHT: 1.65M 

WEIGHT: 56KG 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a bronze medal in 

the European Short Course Championships 

Tip for the top: Stick at what you’re doing, don’t give 

up and make sure you enjoy it! 


Sporting heroes: Anyone who has made it to the top 

and followed their dreams 

How do you prepare to race: I prepare by 

chilling out before the race and then focusing on it 

just before, I make sure that I enjoy it and don’t get 

too pressured 

Biggest disappointment: Not making the 

Commonwealth Games, I only just missed out 

Education: I’m taking my GCSE’s this summer 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold, to 

break world records and to the best I possibly can 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Probably 

nearing the end of my career, hopefully doing 

something that I love 




European Junior Championships, 2006 

GOLD 200m Backstroke 

SILVER 100m Backstroke 

Closest friend in sport: Everyone I train with 


Gymnastics 

Three words that best describe you: Fun, crazy 

and different 

Most prized possession: My laptop and fridge 

Biggest influence on career: Everyone who has done 

something worth respecting 

Toughest opponent: I aspire to beat anyone I swim 

against with better technique than me 


Eating - anything that’s homemade! 

P.B 

Long Course 

50m Backstroke 29.94 (05) 

100m Backstroke 1.02.17 (06) 

200m Backstroke 2.12.41 (06) 

200m I.M 2.18.72 (05) 



Amy Smith AGE 19 


BORN: KIDDERMINSTER 



UNIVERSITY 

COACH: STEVE BAYLEY 

HEIGHT: 1.73M 


Family: My mum and dad are called June and Phil 

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

Science Degree 

Ultimate ambition: To reach the Olympic Games 






First sporting success: Winning my club 

championships when I was eight years old 

Finest sporting moment: Qualifying for the 

Commonwealth Games (2006) 

Tip for the top: Enjoy yourself and believe in what 

you are doing 


Closest friend in sport: Hannah Wear and Claire 

Cashmore 

Three words that best describe you: Clumsy, 

competitive and unorganised 

Most prized possession: My mobile - I’d be lost 

without it 

Biggest influence on career: My coaches, parents 

and friends 

Toughest opponent: Fran Halsall 


because I seem to swim well there 

Tips to relax: Watch ‘Friends’ (TV show) and eat 

chocolate 

P.B 

Long Course 


100m Freestyle 56.71 (06) 




Katherine Wyld AGE 21 


BORN: LONDON 

LIVES: NOTTINGHAM 


COACH: BILL FURNISS 

HEIGHT: 1.78M 

WEIGHT: 68KG 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Reading 

and baking cakes 

How do you prepare to race: To prepare I like to 

think back on races when I have done well and good 

training sessions that I’ve had, it helps me to feel 

confident. To relax I like to read, talk to people on the 

phone and bake cakes! 

Biggest disappointment: Anytime that I feel that I 

haven’t done my best, even if it’s just in training 

Education: Studying Law at Nottingham University 


Finest sporting moment: Making the World 

Championship team 

Tip for the top: Never give up, no matter how hard it 

seems! And get as much sleep as you can!! 

First GB selection year: 2000 - Junior 2006 - Senior 

Sporting heroes: Michael Phelps and Steve Redgrave 

Ultimate ambition: To compete in the Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I really 

don’t know, I’m not even sure what I’d like to be 

doing, hopefully it’ll be a job that I enjoy though 


Qualifying for the World Championships, 2007 

Closest friend in sport: Chloe Winter, Claire Abraham, 

Nathalie Prince, Becky Shaw - everyone I train with 

really! 

Other sporting successes: I don’t really have any. I’m 

rubbish at other sports! 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I like to watch 

gymnastics and tennis 

Three words that best describe you: Friendly, mad 

and happy 

Would most like to meet: Johnny Depp 

Most prized possession: My photos 

Biggest influence on career: My mum and dad, my 

old coach Ron Philpot and my new coach Bill Furniss 

Toughest opponent: Anyone you race against is always 

tough as you’re always trying to beat them 

P.B 100m Freestyle 56.73 (06) 

200m Freestyle 2.02.44 (06) 


SWIMMERS DIVERS PROFILES MEN MEN 

Matt Bowe AGE 23 


BORN: BARROW, CUMBRIA 

LIVES: SWANSEA 

CLUB: SWANSEA 

PERFORMANCE CENTRE 

COACH: BILL PILCZUK 

HEIGHT: 1.93M 

WEIGHT: 91KG 

How do you prepare to go out and race: To prepare I 

try to stay relaxed and focus on what I’m about to do 

Biggest disappointment: Missing out on the 2004 

Olympics because I came Third at the trials only 

the top 2 were taken 


Where do you see yourself in 10 years: 

Somewhere nice!! 

TRAINS: Swansea Performance Centre 

OCCUPATION: Student/swimmer 

Finest sporting moment: Getting a silver medal at the 







Tip for the top: Success doesn’t just happen overnight 

and you’ll often meet failure on the road to success, but 

it’s how you bounce back from failure and keep moving 

forward that is the true test of character 

First GB selection year: 1999 - Junior, 2002 - Senior 

Sporting heroes: Martin Johnson and Bobby Robson 

Closest friends in sport: Matt Clay, Lee Forster and 

Richard Salt 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Rugby 

Three words that best describe you: Dedicated, 

motivated and laid-back 

Would most like to meet: Bobby Robson. Being a 

Newcastle fan, he has always been one of my heroes 

Most prized possession: Commonwealth medal 



Biggest passion away from swimming: Rugby 

P.B 

Long Course 


100m Butterfly 53.33 (06) 


SWIMMERS PROFILES MEN 

Simon Burnett AGE 23 

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 then. I was devastated when I was 

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

I simply brokedown 

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 


Sporting heroes: Alex Popov, Ian Thorpe and Matt 

Biondi 

Closest friend in sport: Lyndon Ferns 


BORN: OXFORD 

LIVES: ARIZONA, USA 

CLUB: WYCOMBE DISTRICT 

NICKNAME: PSI 

COACH: BOB PAY/ 

FRANK BUSCH 

HEIGHT: 1.85M 

WEIGHT: 73KG 

Most prized possession: My laptop 

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 


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 


Still thinking of an answer to this question 







GOLD 4x200m Freestyle Relay 


2002 BRONZE 4x200m Freestyle Relay 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Tennis, 

snooker and pool 


conscientious and ambitious 

Biggest influence on career: My coach Bob Pay 

without a doubt 

Would most like to meet: Harry Hill and Michael 

Jordan 

P.B 

Long Course 

50m Freestyle 22.12 (05) BR 

100m Freestyle 48.57 (06) BR 

200m Freestyle 1.46.59 (05) BR 





TRAINS: Loughborough 


David Carry AGE 25 


BORN: ABERDEEN 


CLUB: ABERDEEN 

DOLPHINS SC 

NICKNAME: DISCO DAVE 


HEIGHT: 1.84M 

WEIGHT: 74KG 

Finest sporting moment: Winning two gold medals at 

the Commonwealth Games (2006) 

Tip for the top: Enjoy what you love doing. Keep going 

and never give up 


Sporting heroes: Firstly my Dad, Steve Redgrave and 

Ian Black - he was my head teacher and a swimmer. He 

was the youngest person to ever win Sports Personality 

of the Year 

Toughest opponent: Ross Davenport 


Property developing 

How do you prepare to go out and race: 

I prepare by trying to stay relaxed 

Biggest disappointment: I was dropped from the 

4x200m Freestyle Relay final in Athens (2004) 

Ultimate ambition: To be happy and successful 


Not swimming, probably living in Aberdeen and being 

a successful businessman! 






GOLD 400m I.M 


Closest friend in sport: Ross Davenport 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I enjoy playing 

and watching golf 


Cool, calm and collected 

Would most like to meet: My great granddad who 

was a very successful businessman back in the day! 

Most prized possession: My ipod 

Biggest influence on career: Ian Black (1956 

Olympian and former headmaster). My Dad has also 

been a big influence on me 

P.B 

Long Course 

200m Freestyle 1.48.32 (05) 

400m Freestyle 3.48.14 (06) 

400m I.M 4.15.98 (06) 



Matthew Clay AGE 24 



BORN: NELSPRUIT, SA 


CLUB: SWANSEA 

PERFORMANCE 


HEIGHT: 1.84M 

WEIGHT: 83KG 

Finest sporting moment: Winning gold in the 50m 

backstroke at the Commonwealth Games (2006) 

Tip for the top: Believe in yourself, if you don’t, then 

no one else will! 


Sporting heroes: Michael Johnson and Kelly Slater 

Closest friends in sport: Matt Bowe and Lee Forster 

How do you prepare to go out and race: I prepare 

by staying relaxed and I focus on the specifics 

Biggest disappointment: Slipping at the start of my 

first national final and then coming last by 2 seconds 

Education: I’ve got one year left of my degree in 

Business Administration which I’m doing at Bath 

University, although I’ve taken a couple of years out for 

swimming 

Ultimate ambition: Retire when I have accomplished 

all of my dreams 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Tahiti! 








Favourite sport other than swimming: Rugby 

Three words that best describe you: Laid back, 

motivated and friendly 

Would most like to meet: Lance Armstrong 

Most prized possession: My ipod 

Biggest influence on career: My mum, she has always 

believed in me and supported me regardless of how 

badly I may have swam 

Toughest opponent: Roy, it’s always a fight in training 

to swim past his waves! 

Biggest passion away from swimming: KFC 

Wednesdays!! 

P.B 

Long Course 





Chris Cook AGE 27 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Enjoying life 

and anything it throws at you 



BORN: SOUTH SHIELDS 

LIVES: WALLSEND, 

NEWCASTLE 

CLUB: CITY OF NEWCASTLE 

NICKNAME: COOKY! 

COACH: IAN OLIVER 

HEIGHT: 1.80M 


How do you prepare to go out and compete? 

How do you relax? I prepare by being true to myself 

and trusting myself, I know that I will have done all 

of the training that I needed to so it comes down to 

trusting that it will all come together. I relax by 

listening to music, reading books, I like anything that 

is light humour and watching dvds, I’m really enjoying 

the 24 box sets 

Biggest disappointment: I no longer regret things, 

so my biggest disappointment is all the time that I have 

wasted in the past regretting 

Finest sporting moment: Winning gold at the 

Commonwealth Games (2006) and swimming at the 

Olympics 

Tip for the top: Persistency and consistency are the key 

to reaching the top. Stick with it for the long haul as you 

cant expect immediate results 


Sporting heroes: Adrian Moorhouse, Nick Gillingham 

and Michael Johnson 

Other sporting successes: As a child I won local 

canoeing awards, I was also a member of the schools 

basketball, hockey and football teams 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I enjoy 

watching athletics, football, snooker, anything really, 

I like watching anything that is being taken part in at 

a high level 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold medal 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Happy and 

being true to myself and only answering the questions 

in life that I want to answer 










Three words that best describe you: Enthusiastic, 

driven and passionate 

Most prized possession: Sense of humour! 

Biggest influence on career: My fiancé Erica and 

my parents 

Toughest opponent: Myself, any negative thoughts 

that I have and self limitations 

P.B 

Long Course 






Todd Cooper AGE 23 


BORN: KIDDERMINSTER 

LIVES: STIRLING 

CLUB: STIRLING 

COACH: CHRIS MARTIN 

HEIGHT: 1.78M 


Chris Cozens AGE 24 


BORN: BRISTOL 

LIVES: BATH 

CLUB: UNIVERSITY 

OF BATH 

COACH: KIM SWANWICK 

HEIGHT: 1.91M 



First sporting success: Winning regional athletics 

Championships over 100m 

Finest sporting moment: Qualifying for the 

Olympic Games 

Tip for the top: Dedication and technique 


Sporting hero: Michael Johnson 

Closest friend in sport: Gregor Tait 


Would most like to meet: Bob Dylan 

Biggest influence on career: My coach and parents 

Toughest opponent: Anyone faster than me 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield 

Tips to relax: Listen to music 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time: 

Music video director / editor 

TRAINS: University of Bath 


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 


Three words that best describe you: Eat more 

chicken 

Would most like to meet: Britney Spears and Kylie 

Most prized possession: My overdraft 

Biggest influence on career: My parents 

Toughest opponent: 5am 


Tips to relax: Listen to the beach boys 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: England 






BRONZE 4x50m Freestyle Relay 

P.B 

Long Course 

100m Freestyle 51.01 (05) 


100m Butterfly 52.46 (04) BR 

P.B 

Long Course 

50m Freestyle 22.78 

100m Freestyle 49.79 



Ross Davenport AGE 22 



BORN: DERBY 



UNIVERSITY / CITY OF 

DERBY 

NICKNAME: ROSCOE 


HEIGHT: 1.88M 


Finest sporting moment: Winning two golds and a 

silver at the 2006 Commonwealth Games 

Tip for the top: Keep relaxed and believe in what 

you’re doing 

First GB selection year: 2001 - Junior, 2003 - Senior 

Sporting heroes: Derby County Football Team!! Anyone 

who succeeds in their chosen sport 

Closest friend in sport: David Carry 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Watching 

football 

Three words that best describe you: Blonde, tough 

and annoying 


by staying relaxed and not thinking about it too much, 

I always make sure that I’ve got spare kit to hand 

though, just in case! 

Biggest disappointment: Not getting a medal in the 

relay in the 2004 Olympics and not qualifying for the 

semi finals in the Europeans 

Education: I’ve put education on hold at present, but I 

have started a Sports Coaching Course in Bath 

Ultimate ambition: I’d like to win a medal at every 

major competition, particularly the Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I hope to 

still be connected with sport in some way. I’d also like 

to be married, have a family and have more money 

than I have now 








GOLD 4x200m Freestyle Relay 


Would most like to meet: The Derby Football team... 

if they go up!! 

Most prized possession: House keys 

Biggest influence on career: Mum and Dad - they 

have always been emotionally and financially 

supportive 

Toughest opponent: David Carry and Simon Burnett 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Football 

P.B 

Long Course 

100m Freestyle 49.74 (05) 

200m Freestyle 1.47.29 (06) 



David Davies AGE 22 


BORN: CARDIFF 

LIVES: CARDIFF 

CLUB: CITY OF CARDIFF 

COACH: DAVE HALLER 

HEIGHT: 1.85M 


How do you prepare to go out and race: To prepare 

to compete I like to listen to my ipod before I race 

Biggest disappointment: Last year when I was out of 

the water for 7 weeks because I had a foot infection, so 

missed the European Championships 

Ultimate ambition: To win another Olympic medal 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Probably 

away from the swimming pool! Hopefully in a 9-5 job! 

TRAINS: Swansea/Cardiff 


Finest sporting moment: Winning a bronze medal 

at the Athens Olympics in 2004 

Tip for the top: Work hard and enjoy yourself 


Closest friend in sport: Everyone on the British Team 


I love watching football, I’m a Cardiff City Fan 


Olympic Games, 2004 










Three words that best describe you: Laid-back, 

good-humoured and committed 


Most prized possession: My 6-month-old chocolate 

Labrador puppy, Paddy 

Biggest influence on career: My coach Dave Haller 

Toughest opponent: Liam Tancock, Grant Hackett and 

Graeme Smith when he used to swim 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Supporting 

Cardiff City 

P.B 

Long Course 

1500m Freestyle 14.45.90 (04) BR/ER 

400m Freestyle 3.49.44 (06) 

800m Freestyle 7.51.54 (05) 



Craig Gibbons AGE 21 


BORN: HIGH WYCOMBE 


CLUB: SWANSEA 


HEIGHT: 1.90M 

WEIGHT: 78KG 


European Junior Championships, 2003 

BRONZE 4x100m Freestyle Relay 


TRAINS: Swansea 


Finest sporting moment: Qualifying for the World 

Championships (2007) 


Sporting heroes: Wayne Rooney and Ian Thorpe 


Three words that best describe you: Cool, calm 

and collected 

Would most like to meet: Avril Lavigne 

Most prized possession: My SVA drag pants - 

I always wear them! 

Biggest influence on career: My Mother 



Tips to relax: Sleep with the radio on 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: An 

Olympian with a happy family and a beautiful wife P.B Long Course 

100m Freestyle 50.27 (06) 

200m Freestyle 1.52.52 



James Gibson AGE 27 




BORN: CHELMSFORD 

LIVES: MARSEILLE 

CLUB: MARSEILLE 

NICKNAME: GIBBO 

COACH: ROMAIN 

BARNIER 

HEIGHT: 1.91M 

WEIGHT: 80KG 

Finest sporting moment: The World Championships in 

2003 when I won a gold and a bronze medal 

Tip for the top: Work hard, play hard!! 


Sporting heroes: Michael Schaumacher and David 

Beckham 

Closest friends in sport: Steve Parry, Mark Foster and 

Fred Bousquet 


watching football, I support Norwich and Marseille 

Three words that best describe you: Confident, 

positive and pecks!!! 


by staying calm and relaxed, I chat with my mates 

and I get ready to enjoy the moment 

Biggest disappointment: Not winning a medal in 

Athens 

Education: I have a degree in Politics and Economics 

and I have done my Masters in International Relations 

in the European Union 

Ultimate ambition: Win gold at the Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Lying on a 

beach relaxing somewhere 











2006 SILVER 100m Breaststroke 

2002 GOLD 50m Breaststroke 


Would most like to meet: Winston Churchill 

Most prized possession: Photo Albums 

Biggest influence on career: All of my friends in sport 

Toughest opponent: All of them! 

Biggest passion away from swimming: To relax and 

to sleep! 

P.B 

Long Course 

50m Breaststroke 27.46 (03) BR 





Kristopher Gilchrist AGE 23 



BORN: EDINBURGH 



COACH: FREDERIC 

VERGNOUX 

HEIGHT: 1.86M 

WEIGHT: 78KG 


at the 2006 European Championships in Budapest 

Tip for the top: Set your goals, be realistic and stay 

optimistic 


Closest friend in sport: All the swimmers that I 

train with 

Other sporting successes: When I was 10 years old 

I got a bronze in the interscholastic long jump 

competition! 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Any ball sport 


I like listening to music, particularly Fratellis and I 

enjoy reading James Patterson books 


I think about all of the hard training I have done prior to 

the event, this gives me confidence, I also check through 

my training log book, for all of the positives I have 

achieved in training and I clear all doubts from my mind 

Biggest disappointment: Coming 4th in my individual 

race at the Commonwealth Games 

Education: I graduated in 2006 from Loughborough 

University with a degree in Sports Science and 

Psychology. 

Ultimate ambition: To get an Olympic medal 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Possibly 

still swimming, if not then I think I’ll still be doing 

something with a link to swimming, probably not 

coaching though 






Three words that best describe you: Manic, excitable 

and lazy 


Most prized possession: The watch my girlfriend 

bought me for Christmas 

Biggest influence on career: All the coaches that I’ve 

had throughout my career 

Toughest opponent: Slovamir Kuczco P.B Long Course 





TRAINS: Stockport 

James Goddard AGE 23 



BORN: VICTORIA, 

SEYCHELLES 

LIVES: MANCHESTER 

CLUB: STOCKPORT METRO 

NICKNAME: GIBBON 

COACH: SEAN KELLY 

HEIGHT: 1.82M 

WEIGHT: 72KG 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a gold medal at 

the Commonwealth Games in 2002 

Biggest passion away from swimming: I enjoy 

watching any sport really 


I like to listen to music and have my own space so that I 

can get psyched up 

Ultimate ambition: To be successful at whatever I do 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Married with 

children 




BRONZE 200m I.M 

Tip for the top: Make sure you are 100% dedicated 

and try and have fun! 


Closest friend in sport: Everyone that I train with 

Other sporting successes: When I was younger I was 

good at football, I played for the Manchester City School 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I love 

watching football, particularly Manchester City 

Three words that best describe you: Laid-back, 

outgoing and sporty 

Would most like to meet: Jennifer Aniston 

Most prized possession: Computer 

Biggest influence on career: My mum and my coach 

Toughest opponent: Gregor Tait 

P.B 

Long Course 


200m Backstroke 1.57.25 (04) BR 



Benjamin Hockin AGE 20 


BORN: COLUMBIA 


CLUB: SWANSEA 

PERFORMANCE 

NICKNAME: BEN 


HEIGHT: 1.96M 

WEIGHT: 90KG 

How do you prepare to go out and race: 

I prepare my relaxing as much as possible. To help me 

to relax, I like to read, watch tv, go to the cinema and 

chill out with my friends. 

Education: I’m studying English at Swansea 

Ultimate ambition: 

To make the Olympic team and win a Gold Medal 


Still swimming 

TRAINS: Swansea 

Finest sporting moment: 

Making the World Championship team 


Qualifying for the World Championships, 2007 

Tip for the top: No pain, no gain 


Sporting heroes: Ian Thorpe and Michael Jordon 

Closest friend in sport: Everyone on the team 

Other sporting successes: I liked all sports in school 

Favourite sport other than swimming: Basketball 

and football 

Three words that best describe you: Focused, 

honest, determined 

Would most like to meet: Ian Thorpe 

Most prized possession: My family 


Toughest opponent: The clock 


I love watching football 

P.B 

P.B Long Course 

100m Freestyle 50.88 (06) 

200m Freestyle 1.52.21 (06) 



Andrew Hunter AGE 20 


BORN: HALTON, BUCKS 

LIVES: STIRLING 

CLUB: STIRLING 

SWIMMING 

COACH: CHRIS MARTIN 

HEIGHT: 1.90M 


Biggest disappointment: European Juniors 2003 


Education: I am a second year accountancy student 

Ultimate ambition: To go to the Olympics 





Finest sporting moment: Going to the Commonwealth 

Games (2006) 


Sporting hero: Peter Vanderkaay 

Closest friend in sport: Too many to name one 


Most prized possession: My Commonwealth medal 

Biggest influence on career: My sister 

Any other family connections to sport: My sister 

used to swim 

Toughest opponent: The clock 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Watford FC 

P.B 

Long Course 

200m Freestyle 1.49.17 (06) 




James Kirton AGE 21 


LIVES: BARNSLEY 

CLUB: CITY OF SHEFFIELD 

NICKNAME: JK 

COACH: RUSS BARBER 

HEIGHT: 1.89M 

WEIGHT: 76KG 

Biggest disappointment: Not getting to the 


Ultimate ambition: To get to the Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Coaching 

and to have an Olympic gold medal shining on my 

mantel piece! 


Competing at the European Championships (50m), 2006 

and qualifying for the World Championships, 2007 

Finest sporting moment: Coming sixth at the 

European Championships (2006) 

Tip for the top: Don’t forget what got you there 


Sporting heroes: Adrian Moorhouse 

Closest friend in sport: Christopher Middleton 


watching athletics 


passionate and dedicated 

Would most like to meet: Mohammed Ali 

Most prized possession: Life 

Biggest influence on career: My coach, girlfriend, 

parents and close friends 

Toughest opponent: Kris Gilchrist 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Sleeping 

How do you prepare to go out and race: I do a lot 

of mental preparation 

P.B 

Long Course 





Robert Lang AGE 22 


BORN: ABERDEEN 



COACH: FRED VERGNOUX 

HEIGHT: 1.93M 

WEIGHT: 81KG 

Biggest disappointment: Missing out on the 

Commonwealth team in 2006 

Ultimate ambition: To make the Olympic team and to 

bring back a medal as part of the relay team 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Probably not 

swimming, hopefully doing some sort of engineering 


Competing at the European Championships (50m), 2006 

and qualifying for the World Championships, 2007 

Finest sporting moment: Qualifying for the World 

championships 

Tip for the top: Keep working hard and be patient 


Sporting heroes: Ian Sopp 

Closest friend in sport: Matthew Trodden 


football 

Three words that best describe you: Hard-working, 

intelligent, honest 

Would most like to meet: Jess Stelling 

Most prized possession: My degree in Engineering 

Biggest influence on career: Alistair Johnstone - my 

first coach 

Toughest opponent: Andy Hunter 


by clearing my mind and focusing on the task in hand. 

To help me to relax I like to listen to music. I like a lot of 

bands including Embrace and Snow Patrol 

P.B 

Long Course 

100m Freestyle 51.84 (06) 

200m Freestyle 1.50.26 (06) 



Darren Mew AGE 27 

TRAINS: University of Bath Pool 



BORN: NEWPORT, 

ISLE OF WRIGHT 

LIVES: BATH 

CLUB: UNIVERSITY 

OF BATH 

COACH: KIM SWANWICK 

HEIGHT: 1.93M 


Finest sporting moment: Reaching an Olympic final 

in 2004 

Tip for the top: Enjoy what you do! 

Education: I’m doing a part time degree in Sports 

Science at Bath University 


Where do you see yourself in 10 years: On a beach 

in Australia 





2006 BRONZE 50m Breaststroke 



2006 SILVER 50m Breaststroke 




Sporting heroes: Steve Redgrave and Mohammed Ali 

Closest friend in sport: Marc Spackman 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I really enjoy 

any kind of beach sport 


confident and happy 

Would most like to meet: Mohammed Ali 

Most prized possession: Memories 


Biggest passion away from swimming: Sport - 

watching and taking part 


I try to stay relaxed and I listen to music 

P.B 

Long Course 





Robbie Renwick AGE 18 


BORN: ABU DHABI, UAE 

LIVES: CULTS, ABERDEEN 

CLUB: CITY OF ABERDEEN 

SWIM TEAM 

COACH: EILEEN ADAMS 

HEIGHT: 1.82M 

WEIGHT: 74KG 


by keeping my thoughts straight and staying focused 

and relaxed 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic medal for 

freestyle and to be World Champion aolso 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Retired from 

swimming having earned lots of money so I won’t have 

to work!! 



Finest sporting moment: Winning a silver at the 

Commonwealth Games (2006) 

Tip for the top: Mind over matter! 

First GB selection year: Junior - 2005, Senior - 2006 



European Junior Championships 





Sporting heroes: Ian Thorpe, Michael Phelps and Peter 

Van Der Hoogenband 

Closest friend in sport: Everyone that I train with 

Favourite sport other than swimming: I enjoy rugby 

and surfing 

Three words that best describe you: Silly, chilled-out 

and competitive 

Would most like to meet: Halle Berry 

Most prized possession: My dog Roxy 

Biggest influence on career: My Coach 


Biggest passion away from swimming: I enjoy 

surfing P.B Long Course 

100m Freestyle 51.04 (06) 

200m Freestyle 1.49.26 (06) 

400m Freestyle 3.51.54 (06) 




Gregor Tait AGE 27 

First sporting success: Learning to swim 


BORN: GLASGOW 



COACH: FRED VERGNOUX 

HEIGHT: 1.82M 

WEIGHT: 74KG 

Finest sporting moment: Becoming double 

Commonwealth Champion in Melbourne 2006 

Tip for the top: Persistence 

Family: My mum is called Sue and my dad is called 

Frazer. They live in Cyprus and my sister called Kristen 

and she lives in Australia 

Ultimate ambition: To win gold at the Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I take each 

day as it comes 






2006 GOLD 200m Backstroke 

GOLD 200m I.M 



2002 SILVER 200m Backstroke 


Sporting hero: Lance Armstrong 

Closest friend in sport: Ian Edmond 

Biggest passion away from swimming: Football. I’m 

a Rangers fan 


because I’ve always swam well there, it’s a fast pool and 

the pool just oozes success 

Tips to relax: Don’t think about things too much 

Three words that best describe you: Easy going, 

focused and dedicated 

Most prized possession: Commonwealth medals 


Toughest opponent: James Goddard 

P.B 

Long Course 



200m Backstroke 1.57.42 (04) 

200m I.M 2.00.73 (06) 



Liam Tancock AGE 21 


BORN: EXETER 



UNIVERSITY 

NICKNAME: FATBOY 


HEIGHT: 1.88M 


Biggest passion away from swimming: Seeing my 

family and friends and watching sport 


by training hard to get the techniques right, I warm up 

properly, stretch and then chill out by listening to music 

and eat good food 

Education: I’m currently doing a degree in Sport Science 

at Loughborough University 

Ultimate ambition: I want a gold medal at the 

Olympics and to get it in record breaking time 


OCCUPATION: Sport Science Student 


at the World Championships in Montreal for 50m 

Backstroke and competing at the Commonwealth 

Games (2006) 

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

make sure you have fun! 


Sporting heroes: Michael Johnson and Tiger Woods 









SILVER 50m Backstroke 


Closest friend in sport: Everyone I train with 

Other sporting successes: When I was younger I 

used to play Rugby for Exeter but I stopped to pursue 

my swimming 


watching Football and Rugby 

Would most like to meet: Michael Jordan or 

the Queen 

Biggest influence on career: My parents and 

my coach 


P.B 

Long Course 

50m Backstroke 24.84 (06) BR 


200m Backstroke 2.03.17 (05) 

200m I.M. 2.07.20 (01) 


DIVERS COACH PROFILES MEN 

David Haller AGE 62 


BORN: SHIFNAL, 

SHROPSHIRE 

LIVES: SOUTH 

GLAMORGAN 

Ben Titley AGE 30 


BORN: CAMBRIDGE 


ORGANISATION: (E.G. 

ENGLISH INSTITUTE OF SPORT): 

BRITISH SWIMMING 

ROLE ON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM: 

Coach 

Previous Teams and Role: 

Olympics - six with Britain and two with Hong Kong 

World Championships - from 1973 onwards 

European Championships 


Finest moment in career for you: 

David Davies winning a bronze medal at the 2004 

Athens Olympics 

Who have you coached to win a medal at a 

major meet? 

David Davies 

Gregor Tait 

David Wilkie 

Duncan Goodhew 

Margaret Kelly 

Peter Evans (AUS) 


Coach 


Olympics 2004 

World Championships in 2001, 2003 & 2005 

European Championships in 2003,2004,2005 and 2006 

Commonwealth Games in 2002 and 2006 


major meet? 

James Gibson 

Caitlin McClatchey 

Kate Haywood 

Liam Tancock 

Ros Brett 

Karen Lee 

Mel Marshall 


COACH PROFILES 

David McNulty AGE 37 


BORN: COUNTY DURHAM 

LIVES: COUNTY DURHAM 

CLUB: DERWENTSIDE SC 

Ian Turner AGE 55 


BORN: LINCOLN 


CLUB: HEAD COACH 

AT INTERNATIONAL 

PERFORMANCE CENTRE 

IN LOUGHBOROUGH 


Coach 


Olympics in 2004 

World Championships in 2003 

European Championships in 2005 and 2006 


major meet? 

Joanne Jackson 


Head Coach 


I was head of the P.E department in Lincoln until 1996. 

I have coached a swimmer in every Olympics since 1988. 

I have been British coach at the World championships in 

1994, 1998, 2001, 2003 and 2005. I have also coached 

for the European Long Course Championships in 1993, 

1995, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2006 and I was Head Coach 

for England at the Commonwealth Games in 1998, 2002 

and 2006. 


Getting married for the second time! 


major meet? 

Paul PALMER who won an Olympic silver in 1996, 

a bronze at the World Championships in 1998 and 

12 European medals. Joanna FARGUS won a bronze 

at the World Championships in 2001 and a gold at 

the Europeans in 2000. I’m currently coaching, Ross 

DAVENPORT, David CARRY and Euan DALE who all 

won silver medals at the European Long Course 

Championshipsin 2006. Also Marc SPACKMAN and 

Andrew CLAYTON who have both achieved Relay 

medals. I also coached Sarah PRICE. 



William Furniss AGE 52 


BORN: SHEFFIELD 

LIVES: NOTTINGHAM 


Bill Sweetenham AGE 56 


BORN: ROCKHAMPTON, 

AUSTRALIA 


ORGANISATION: 



Coach 


I was Head Coach for the Olympics in 1996, 

Commonwealth Games and Europeans Championships. 

I’ve been on teams for years! 


When I was head coach in 1996 for the Olympic team 


major meet? 

Rebecca ADLINGTON & Alex BENNETT 


National Performance Director 


Seven times coach with the Australian 

Commonwealth Games team 

Six times coach with the Australian Olympic Team 

National Performance Director for Great Britain since 

2000 and has attended every major international meet 

since his appointment, leading the squad to its most 

successful year in all major meets attended in 2006. 

Sweetenham has coached 27 individual medallists at 

major long course championships 



Ian Oliver AGE 59 


BORN: NEWCASTLE 

LIVES: GATESHEAD 

CLUB: CITY OF 

NEWCASTLE 

Fred Vergnoux AGE 33 


BORN: VALENCE, FRANCE 


CLUB: CITY OF 

EDINBURGH 


Coach 


I was a coach for the Olympics in 2000, for the 

Commonwealths in 1994, 1998 and 2006, the Europeans 

in 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2006 and for British teams 

since 1987 

I’ve also been voted British Coach of the Year in 1998 

and 1999 


When Chris COOK and Sue ROLF won Commonwealth 

medals and when Sue won a medal at the European 

Championships 


major meet? 

Chris COOK, Sue ROLF, Samantha FOGGO who are all 

Olympians and Sarah WHEWELL who won a medal at 

the Commonwealths in 2002 


Coach 


I have coached swimming in Paris, and for Club de 

France 


When the swimmers won medals at the World 

Championships in 2003 


major meet? 

Alena POPCHANKA won 3 European titles, world titles, 

made it to 2 Olympic finals and won numerous national 

medals 

Daniel TOWNSEND won a gold in the relay at the 2004 

Olympics 

Hanna SCHERBE was a semi finalist in the 2004 

Olympics and won a bronze at the Europeans in 2002 

I also coach, Kirsty BALFOUR, Kris GILCHRIST and 

Gregor TAIT 



Bill Pilczuk AGE 35 


BORN: CAPE MAIN, 

NEW JERSEY 


CLUB: BRITISH 

SWIMMING 

PERFORMANCE 

CENTRE 


Coach 


I worked for the University of Auburn 


major meet? 

I coached Matt CLAY to win a medal at the 

Commonwealths and European Long Course 

David Richards AGE 34 


BORN: STAPLETON, 

LEICESTERSHIRE 

LIVES: BURBAGE, 

LEICESTERSHIRE 

ORGANISATION: 



Media Manager 


Olympic Games – 2004 

World Championships – 2003 and 2005 

World SC Championships – 2004 

Commonwealth Games – 2002 and 2006 

Interests/hobbies: 

I enjoy both playing and watching football, particularly 

Liverpool. I enjoy going to the gym, running and a 

having a night out with friends 



Dawn Peart AGE 46 


BORN: GATESHEAD 

LIVES: SUNDERLAND 

ORGANISATION: 

NEWCASTLE 

CITY COUNCIL 

Patrick Dunleavy AGE 49 


BORN: HEREFORD 

LIVES: HAMPSHIRE 

ORGANISATION: 

ENGLISH INSTITUTE 

OF SPORT 


Lead Team Manager 


Since 1994 I have coached junior teams. I was Head 

Coach from 1997 for the junior teams and since 1999 

I have been Team Manager/Coach for senior camps, 

domestic camps, world class events etc. I was also 

Team Manager/Coach for the last 3 years for European 

seniors at the long course in Budapest and short course 

in Helsinki 


I enjoy travelling to Spain and staying in my apartment 

and playing golf 


Physiotherapist 


In 1998, 2003 and 2006 I was the physiotherapist for 

British Swimming at the Commonwealth Games in 

1997, 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007 and was physio for 

the World Championships and in 2004 I was physio for 

the Olympic team 


I enjoy surfing, body-boarding and power-kiting 



Brenda Bland AGE 58 


BORN: LONDON 

LIVES: HARTLEPOOL 

Graeme Smith AGE 30 


BORN: FALKIRK, SCOTLAND 


ORGANISATION: 



Team Manager 


Assistant Team Manager - Olympics 2004 

Commonwealth Games 2002 

World Championships Japan 2001 

Assistant Team Manager 1998-2002 - European Long 

and Short Course Championships 

Team Manager - World Youth Championships 2006 


I enjoy swimming and going to the gym. I also enjoy 

reading 


Athlete Liaison, Team Captain 


I used to compete as a swimmer until I retired after the 

Athens Olympics. I have been the Athlete Liaison and 

Team Captain since then 

I was a 1500m Freestyle Olympic bronze medallist in 

1996 


I enjoy watching all epic movies such as Lord of the 

Rings, Star Wars etc. I like listening to a mixture of 

music and I enjoy going out with my friends. I support 

Glasgow Rangers Football Club, I always try and watch 

them when they’re on TV 



Ian Gordon AGE 53 


BORN: SHOREHAM 

BY THE SEA 

LIVES: POOLE 

Nora O’Brien AGE 45 


LIVES: TRAFFORD, 

MANCHESTER 

ORGANISATION: 



Team Doctor 


I have been the Team doctor since 1993 


I’m interested in all types of history, particularly 

swimming history. I’m currently writing a book for 

English Heritage called ‘Great Lengths’ about swimming 

pools in Britain. I enjoy walking my Labrador, Ace and 

spending time with my two children 


Team Manager 


I was manager at seven European Junior Championships 

from 1996-2001, 3 World Long Course Championships, 

2 European Short Course Championships and numerous 

World Cups and Mare Nostrum tours 


I enjoy playing golf and reading - I particularly enjoy 

thrillers and crime based books 



Clive Collier AGE 46 


BORN: LONDON 

LIVES: PLYMOUTH 

ORGANISATION: 

DEVON AND 

CORNWALL POLICE 

Robert Treffene AGE 69 


BORN: SOUTHERN 

CROSS, AUSTRALIA 

LIVES: BRISBANE 

ORGANISATION: 



Team Manager 


The main club that I am involved in is Plymouth 

Leander Swimming Club, I have been team manger 

at the European short course in Helsinki and the long 

course in Budapest 


I enjoy off-shore sailing, supporting my local swimming 

club and bringing up my two teenage children!! 


Sport Science 


European Championships 2006 



Australia – Olympics 1992, 1996, 2000 


I play golf, fish and I also play tennis.

World Champs M.Guide AW4.indd - Swimming.Org

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