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Alper AliBorn: 1960<strong>Sport</strong>: PowerliftingParalympics: Barcelona 1992Seoul 1988Stoke M<strong>and</strong>eville / New York 1984<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in Herne BayAchievements:1992: Represented Paralympics GBat Barcelona 1992; achieving 11thplace in the 67.5kg category1988: Represented Paralympics GBSilver Gold Bronzeat Seoul 1988; achieving 7th place inthe 67.5kg category1984: Bronze medal in the 65kg category at Stoke M<strong>and</strong>eville / New York 1984;achieving Great Britain’s first medal of the Games1982: Completed a Channel team swim from Engl<strong>and</strong> to France, France toEngl<strong>and</strong>Hayley AllenBorn: 25/06/1975<strong>Sport</strong>: DivingOlympics: Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in PemburyAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; achieving 9th place1992: Represented Team GB atBarcelona 1992: achieving 12thplaceInteresting fact: Hayley has won the Norma Thomas National Memorial Trophyawarded by British Swimming Diving Committee for best Junior Diver of theyear on four occasions (1988, 1989, 1990 <strong>and</strong> 1992).Interesting fact: In the early 1990s, Alper founded the British Disabled PowerLifting Association.RobinAllingham-AisherBorn: 24/01/1934<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingPaul Anderson OBEBorn: 26/02/1935<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Mexico City 1968Olympics: Mexico City 1968Tokyo 1964Rome 1960<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:1968: Bronze medal in the Mixed5.5m event at Mexico City 19681964: Represented Team GB atTokyo 1964; achieving 11th place in the Mixed 5.5m event1960: Represented Team GB at Rome 1960; achieving 6th place in the Mixed5.5m eventBronze medallist at the 5.5 Metre World Championships on three occasions(1966: København, Denmark; 1967: Nassau, Bahamas; 1968: Acapulco,Mexico)Member of the winning team of the Admiral’s Cup on three occasions (1975,1977 <strong>and</strong> 1981)Interesting fact: Robin was sailing with his family during the 1979 Fastnet racewhen the race was ab<strong>and</strong>oned due to an extremely fierce storm resulting in 15casualties. The Aisher family survived the storms, but had to ab<strong>and</strong>on the raceafter their mainsail ripped.<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in Herne BayAchievements:1968: Bronze medal in the Mixed5.5 metres Sailing competition atMexico City 19681964: Crew skipper under Sir PeterScott on Sovereign at the America’sCup held in Newport, Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong>1950s: Played Rugby for HarlequinsRugby League ClubSilver Gold Bronze Silver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Paul joined the Special Olympics Movement in 1990. UnderPaul’s leadership (1990-1994) the number of countries running SpecialOlympics <strong>programme</strong>s in Europe doubled. He is currently Vice President ofSpecial Olympics Great Britain.8 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Steve Backley OBEBorn: 12/02/1969<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - JavelinOlympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2004: Represented Team GB;achieving 4th place - missing out onhis 4th Olympic medal by just onemetre2000: Silver medal at Sydney 20001996: Silver medal at Atlanta 19961992: Bronze medal at Barcelona 1992Silver Gold Silver BronzeGold BronzeLeonard BakerBorn: 13/09/1918Died: 08/07/2008<strong>Sport</strong>: Ice HockeyOlympics: St Moritz 1948 (WinterGames)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in RochesterAchievements:1948: Represented Team GB atSankt Moritz 1948 (Winter Games);achieving 5th placeCompeted at:Two World Championships between 1995-1997 achieving 2 silver medalsFour Commonwealth Games between 1990-2002 achieving 3 golds <strong>and</strong> a silvermedalFour European Athletics Championships between 1990-2002 achieving 4 goldmedalsInteresting fact: Steve is the only British track <strong>and</strong> field competitor to winmedals at three different Olympic Games - Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, <strong>and</strong>Sydney 2000.Jeremy BarhamBorn: 27/02/1941<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Mexico City 1968<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1968: Represented Team GB atMexico City 1968; achieving 12thplaceMike BarkerBorn: Unknown<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - MarathonParalympics: Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended DortonHouse School, SealAchievements:1992: Represented ParalympicsGBat Barcelona 1992: achieving 7thplace in the Marathon B2<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 9
Alfred CourthorpeBenson BellerbyBorn: 26/01/1888Died: 10/04/1979<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – High Jump <strong>and</strong>Long JumpOlympics: London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MargateJohn BeresfordBorn: 10/06/1847Died: 08/05/1925<strong>Sport</strong>: Polo (Equestrian)Olympics: Paris 1900<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DoverAchievements:1900: Gold medal at Paris 1900Achievements:1910 <strong>and</strong> 1911: Hockey Blue playingfor Cambridge1908-1910: Won High Jump at the annual Cambridge v Oxford matches1908: Represented Team GB at London 1908; achieving 20th place in the HighJump <strong>and</strong> 16th place in the Long JumpSilver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Away from sport Alfred took Holy Orders <strong>and</strong> also became aSchool Master. During the First World War, Alfred had a non-fighting role in theRoyal Army Clothing department.Tom BertramBorn: 24/05/1977<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in AshfordAchievements:2012: Retired from competitiveHockey2004: Represented Team GB atAthens 2004; achieving 9th place2000: Represented Team GB at Sydney 2000; achieving 6th place1999: English International debut in a friendly against ArgentinaThomas BishopBorn: 08/04/1947<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Montreal 1976<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended King’sSchool, CanterburyAchievements:1976: Represented Team GB atMontreal 1976; achieving 9th placein the Quadruple ScullsInteresting fact: By profession Bertram is a Doctor, <strong>and</strong> his International Hockeycareer was at times interrupted by his medical studies.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 11
Robert Croft BourneChristopher BowlesBorn: 15/07/1888Died: 07/08/1938<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Stockholm 1912<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born inDoddington Park, near SittingbourneAchievements:1924-1938: Member of Parliamentfor Oxford1912: Silver medal in the Men’sEights at Stockholm 19121909-1913: Rowed for Oxford in theUniversity Boat Race1906/1907: Rowed in the Men’s Eights crew at Eton CollegeMember of the winning crew of the Stewards’ Challenge Cup at Henley RoyalRegatta on three occasions (1912, 1913 <strong>and</strong> 1914)Interesting fact: As a child Robert lost sight in one eye whilst playing Rounders.Silver Gold BronzeBorn: 19/09/1957<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoOlympics: Moscow 1980<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1980: Represented Team GB atMoscow 1980; achieving 12th placein the Half-Middleweight category1980: Silver medal at the EuropeanChampionships held in Vienna,Austria1978: Bronze medal at the Hungaria Cup held in Budapest, Hungary1977: Gold medal at the European Junior Championships held in Berlin,Germany1974: Gold medal at the European Cadet Championships held in Tel Aviv, IsraelCompeted at:Six International Opens between 1878-1984 achieving 3 gold, 1 silver <strong>and</strong> 2bronze medalsThree British Trials between 1982-1984 achieving a gold, a silver <strong>and</strong> a bronzemedalInteresting fact: Christopher is coach to Ashley Mackenzie who recentlyrepresented Team GB at London 2012 in the U60kg category of Judo.Nicholas BoylanBorn: 27/07/1984<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingParalympics: Trained towardsLondon 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2012: Retired from Internationalcompetition having narrowly missedout on selection for ParalympicsGBat London 20122010: Silver medal in the MD 100m Breaststroke at the British Gas ASA SeniorNational Championships held in Sunderl<strong>and</strong>, UK2009: Silver medal in the 100m Breaststroke (SB14) at the DSE National ShortCourse Swimming Championships held in Sheffield, UK2007: Silver medal in 100m Backstroke (S14) <strong>and</strong> multi-disability category atthe DSE British International ChampionshipsCompeted at:Two INAS-FID Global Games between 2004-2009 achieving 1 gold (breakingthe World record in 2009 in the 4x100m Medley Relay) <strong>and</strong> 2 bronze medalsTwo IPC European Championships between 2009-2011 achieving 1 silvermedalTwo INAS-FID European Championships between 2006-2008 achieving 4golds, 3 silver <strong>and</strong> 2 bronze medalsEdgar BrenchleyBorn: 10/02/1912Died: 13/03/1975<strong>Sport</strong>: Ice HockeyOlympics: Garmisch-Partenkirchen1936 (Winter Games)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born inSittingbourneAchievements:1993: Inducted to the British IceHockey Hall of Fame1990: Inducted to the Niagra Falls <strong>Sport</strong>s Wall of Fame1937: Silver medal at the Ice Hockey World Championships held inLondon, UK1937: Silver medal at the Ice Hockey European Championships1936: Gold medal at Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 (Winter Games); scoring thecrucial winning goal against CanadaInteresting fact: As an adult Edgar worked as a guide on the boat tours atNiagra Falls.Silver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: In 2008, Nick was invited by Ashford Borough Council to raisethe London 2012 Olympic <strong>and</strong> Paralympic flags in the Borough as part of the2012 h<strong>and</strong>over of the Games from Beijing to London.12 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Peter BridgeBorn: 03/06/1972<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in PemburyAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; achieving 8th place inthe Men’s Coxed Eights1991 <strong>and</strong> 1992: Rowed for OxfordUniversityInteresting fact: In 2007, Peter umpired the University Boat Race.Susannah (Suki)BrownsdonBorn: 16/10/1965<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Barcelona 1992Seoul 1988Los Angeles 1984Moscow 1980<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended <strong>Kent</strong>College, PemburyAchievements:1992: Represented Team GB atBarcelona 1992; achieving 10thplace in the 4x100m Medley Relay, 21st in the 200m Breaststroke <strong>and</strong> 23rd inthe 100m Breaststroke1989/1990: Captain of the GB Women’s Swimming team1988: Represented Team GB at Seoul 1988; achieving 9th place in 4x100mMedley Relay, 16th place in the 100m Breaststroke, 18th place in the 400mIndividual Medley <strong>and</strong> 20th place in the 200m Breaststroke1984: Represented Team GB at Los Angeles 1984; achieving 7th place in the200m Breaststroke1980: Represented Team GB at Moscow 1980; achieving 6th place in the 100mBreaststrokeCompeted at:Two European Championships between 1980-1981 achieving 1 gold <strong>and</strong> 1silver medalTwo U.S. Open Swimming Championships between 1985-1988 achieving 3gold medalsInteresting fact: Suki carried the Olympic Torch through Waltham Abbey in Julyas part of the London 2012 Torch Relay.Andrew CallardBorn: 04/01/1968<strong>Sport</strong>: WeightliftingOlympics: Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1998: Silver medal in the 94kgcategory at the XVI CommonwealthGames held in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia1994: Gold medal in the SubHeavyweight category of the Weightlifting at the XV Commonwealth Gamesheld in Victoria, Canada1992: Represented Team GB at Barcelona 1992; achieving 20th place in theMen’s Light-Heavyweight category of the Weightlifting1990: Bronze medal in the Light Heavyweight category of the Weightlifting atthe XIV Commonwealth Games held in Auckl<strong>and</strong>, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>Interesting fact: Andy is coach to Zoe Smith who competed in the Women’s58kg category <strong>and</strong> took the British record in the clean <strong>and</strong> jerk at London 2012.ChristopherChavasse OBEBorn: 09/11/1894Died: 10/03/1962<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 400mOlympics: London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1912: Played for St Helens RugbyNorthern Union team1908: Represented Team GB at London 1908; however did not progress furtherthan the qualifying round of the 400m1907: Gold medal in the 440 yards race against Cambridge University1906-1908: Oxford Blue representing Oxford in the 100 yards <strong>and</strong> 440 yardsraces1905-1907: Played Lacrosse for OxfordInteresting fact: Christopher served as an Army chaplain throughout the FirstWorld War supporting <strong>and</strong> comforting troops on the Western Front. He receivedthe 1914 Star with clasp, Military Cross <strong>and</strong> the French Croix de Guerre.From 1940-1961 Christopher was the Bishop of Rochester.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 13
Margaret CoomberBorn: 13/06/1950<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 800mOlympics: Munich 1972<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1978: 9th place in the 1000m at theRotary meet held in Crystal Palace,UK1973: 6th place in the 800m at anInternational competition held inLeipzig, Germany1972: Represented Team GB at Munich 1972; however did not progress furtherthan the qualifying round of the 800mMary Anne CotterillBorn: 16/10/1945<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Tokyo 1964<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:1966: Bronze medal in the 4x100mMedley Relay at the EuropeanAquatics Championships held inUtrecht, Netherl<strong>and</strong>s1964: Represented Team GB atTokyo 1964; achieving 5th place in the 4x100m Medley Relay1962: Bronze medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay at the European AquaticsChampionships held in Leipzig, East GermanyFrances CrampBorn: 27/06/1947<strong>Sport</strong>: DivingOlympics: Tokyo 1964<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in SundridgeAchievements:1966: 5th place at the VIIICommonwealth Games held inKingston, Jamaica1964: Represented Team GB atTokyo 1964; achieving 14th place inthe 10m Diving competitionWilliam LancelotDawesBorn: 16/03/1904Died: December 1985<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Rome 1960<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in FavershamAchievements:1960: Represented Team GB atRome 1960; achieving 7th place inthe two person Heavyweight Dinghy6 times National champion during the 1950s <strong>and</strong> 60s – 3 times 10m Platform<strong>and</strong> 3 times 1m springboardInteresting fact: Frances attended London University <strong>and</strong> gained a first degreein Zoology <strong>and</strong> Botany <strong>and</strong> a Masters degree in Biochemistry.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 15
Sir Derek MalcolmDayBorn: 29/11/1927<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Helsinki 1952<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in GoudhurstAchievements:1987-2000: Governor of BethanySchool1952: Bronze medal at Helsinki 1952Silver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Despite winning the medal back in 1952, there wereonly 11 medals produced for the team <strong>and</strong> therefore Derek did notreceive his bronze medal at the Helsinki Games. In July 2010, he was presentedhis medal by Lord Moynihan, chairman of The British Olympic Association. Thiswas thanks to lobbying from a fellow 1952 team mate along with the presidentof the UK Hockey Board <strong>and</strong> the British Olympic Association.Montell DouglasBorn: 24/01/1986<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsOlympics: Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2012: Bronze medal in the 100m atthe Aviva National Championships(inc Olympic Trials) held inBirmingham, UK2009: Bronze medal in the 100m atthe Aviva World Trials held in Birmingham, UK2008: Represented Team GB at Beijing 2008; reaching the quarter-finals of the100m <strong>and</strong> the final of the 4x100m Relay.2008: Silver medal in the 100m at the Aviva National Championships (incOlympic Trials) held in Birmingham, UK2007: Bronze medal in the 60m at the UKA Norwich Union European IndoorTrials held in Sheffield, UKFrederick DoveBorn: 27/09/1917<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Berlin 1936<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1938: Silver medal in the 100mFreestyle <strong>and</strong> Bronze medal in the4x200m Freestyle at the EuropeanAquatics Championships held inLondon, UK1938: Gold medals in the 3x100 yard Medley <strong>and</strong> the 4x220 yard Freestyle atthe Empire Games held in Sydney, Australia1936: Represented Team GB at Berlin 1936; however did not progress furtherthan the qualifying round of the 100m Freestyle due to suffering from a viralinfection which affected his performance at the Games1934: 4th place in the 100 yards Freestyle at the Empire Games held in London,UK1933: Southern Counties Junior Swimming ChampionTim DudgeonBorn: 17/07/1968<strong>Sport</strong>: Freestyle SkiingOlympics: Nagano 1998 (WinterGames)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:1998: Represented Team GB atNagano 1998 (Winter Games):achieving 28th place in the Men’sMogulsInteresting fact: After Tim retired from competitive Skiing he was keen to remainin sport <strong>and</strong> became a Personal Fitness Trainer. While he was working in theFitness industry, Tim saw the potential for a new piece of fitness equipment,based around Skiing <strong>and</strong> Boarding. Tim formed his own company <strong>and</strong> beganto develop a product. The product was launched in 2010 <strong>and</strong> is now a fullyinteractive Ski <strong>and</strong> Board simulator.16 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Kenneth DwanBorn: 06/07/1948<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Munich 1972Mexico City 1968<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1977: Accepted as one of the RoyalWatermen during the Queen’sJubilee year1972: Represented Team GB atMunich 1972; achieving 9th place in the Single Sculls1968: Represented Team GB at Mexico City 1968; achieving 6th place in theSingle ScullsMember of the winning crew of the Wingfield Sculls on six occasions between1968-1975Competed at:Two Diamond Challenge Sculls 1968-1974 achieving 2 silver medalsInteresting fact: In 2004, Kenneth was appointed as Queen’s Bargemaster.John DunnBorn: 28/03/1917Died: 16/07/1938<strong>Sport</strong>: Figure SkatingOlympics: Garmisch-Partenkirchen1936 (Winter Games)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1936: Represented Team GB atGarmisch-Partenkirchen 1936(Winter Games); achieving 6th place in the Singles event1936: 4th place at the World Figure Skating Championships held in Paris,France1935: Silver medal at the World Figure Skating Championships held inBudapest, Hungary1935: 4th place at the European Figure Skating Championships held in StMoritz, Switzerl<strong>and</strong>1934: 6th place at the European Figure Skating Championships held in Prague,Czech RepublicInteresting fact: Dunn died at the early age of 21 after contracting Tularemiafrom h<strong>and</strong>ling a rabbit while on a hunting trip in Texas.Sebastian EarlBorn: 02/01/1900Died: 10/04/1983<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Antwerp 1920<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TonbridgePauline EdwardsBorn: 23/04/1949<strong>Sport</strong>: ArcheryOlympics: Seoul 1988Munich 1972<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1920: Silver medal in the CoxedEights at Antwerp 1920Rowed for Oxford in the Oxford<strong>and</strong> Cambridge Boat Race for threeconsecutive years (1920-1922)Silver Gold BronzeAchievements:1995: Silver medal at the EuropeanField Archery Championships1988: Represented Team GB atSeoul 1988; achieving 5th place inthe Women’s Team <strong>and</strong> 17th place in the Women’s Individual events1972: Represented Team GB at Munich 1972; achieving 25th place in theWomen’s Individual event1968: Silver medal at the European Target Archery ChampionshipsInteresting fact: Pauline shot both right <strong>and</strong> left h<strong>and</strong>ed at top level.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 17
Laura FryBorn: 13/01/1967Died: 26/09/2012<strong>Sport</strong>: Equestrianism - DressageOlympics: Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in Otford atthe time of the 1992 Olympic GamesAchievements:1993: Silver medal in the TeamEvent at the European DressageChampionships held in Lipica,Slovenia1992: UK National Dressage Champion1992: Represented Team GB at Barcelona 1992; achieving 7th place in theTeam Mixed Dressage <strong>and</strong> 29th place in the Individual Mixed Dressage1991: 10th place in the Team Event at the European Championships held inDonaueschingen, Germany1988: Winner of the Horse <strong>and</strong> Hound Search for a Star competitionArthur GibbonBorn: 1884Died: Unknown<strong>Sport</strong>: CyclingOlympics: Stockholm 1912<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in FolkestoneAchievements:1912: Represented Team GB atStockholm 1912; achieving 38thplace in the Individual Time TrialInteresting fact: In 2012, Laura was awarded the British Dressage Medal ofHonour in recognition for her contribution to Dressage.Peter GillamBorn: 02/01/1956<strong>Sport</strong>: ArcheryOlympics: Los Angeles 1984<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in FolkestoneAchievements:1984: Represented Team GB at LosAngeles 1984; achieving 30th placein the Men’s Individual eventJohn Marshall GorhamBorn: 1853Died: 12/01/1929<strong>Sport</strong>: MotorboatingOlympics: London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TonbridgeAchievements:1908: Represented Team GB at London 1908; however did not finish the MixedB-Class (Under 60 feet) race due to bad weather<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 19
Andy GraffinBorn: 20/12/1977<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 1500mOlympics: Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trained withTonbridge Athletics ClubAchievements:2004: Bronze medal in the GreatBupa Irel<strong>and</strong> Run held in Dublin,Irel<strong>and</strong>2004: Silver medal in the 3000m atthe All Irel<strong>and</strong> Championships held in Belfast, Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>2003: Gold medal in the 1500m at the British Milers Club Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix held inEton, UK2002: Gold medal in the 1500m at the British Milers Club Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>Regional Races held in Bangor, Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>2000: Represented Team GB at Sydney 2000; reaching the semi-finals of the1500mCompeted at:Two AAA Indoor Championships between 2003-2004 achieving 2 gold medalsWilbert GreavesBorn: 23/12/1956<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - HurdlesOlympics: Los Angeles 1984Moscow 1980<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1984: Represented Team GB at LosAngeles 1984: reaching thesemi-finals of the 110m Hurdles1982: 6th place in the 110m Hurdlesat the XII Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane, Australia1982: 4th place in the 110m Hurdles at the European Athletics Championshipsheld in Athens, Greece1980: Represented Team GB at Moscow 1980: reaching the semi-finals of the110m HurdlesInteresting fact: Wilbert is currently the <strong>Sport</strong>s Development Officer forShepway District Council.Interesting fact: Andy has been involved with ‘On Camp with Kelly’ since thefirst camp in South Africa in 2004.David HackerBorn: 25/03/1964<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Member ofCanterbury Hockey ClubAchievements:2000: Represented Team GB atSydney 2000; achieving 6th placeSarah HardakerBorn: 01/12/1975<strong>Sport</strong>: BadmintonOlympics: Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:2000: Represented Team GB atSydney 2000; achieving 9th place inthe Doubles event20 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Georgina Harl<strong>and</strong>Born: 14/04/1978<strong>Sport</strong>: Modern PentathlonOlympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000 (Reserve)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born inCanterburyAchievements:2006: Silver medal at the OpenFrench National Championships heldin Paris, France2004: Bronze medal in the IndividualSilver Gold Bronzeevent at Athens 20042002: Bronze medal at the World Modern Pentathlon Championshipsheld in San Francisco, USA2001: Bronze medal in the Individual <strong>and</strong> gold medal in the Team event at theWorld Modern Pentathlon Championships held in Millfield, Somerset2000: Selected for Team GB at Sydney 2000 as a reserveNeil HarperBorn: 21/02/1965<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Seoul 1988Los Angeles 1984<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in PemburyAchievements:1988: Represented Team GB at LosAngeles 1984; achieving 22nd placein the 100m Backstroke1984: Represented Team GB at LosAngeles 1984; achieving 6th place in4x100m Medley Relay, 17th place in100m Backstroke <strong>and</strong> 24th place in 200m BackstrokeInteresting fact: Neil was the South African Olympic Swimming coach atSydney 2000 <strong>and</strong> coach to Wickus Nienaber (Swazil<strong>and</strong>) at Athens 2004.Competed at:Two World Championships between 2003-2004 achieving 2 gold medalsTwelve World Cups between 2002-2007 achieving 5 golds, 3 silver <strong>and</strong> 4bronze medalsTwo European Championships between 2003-2007 achieving 2 gold medalsInteresting fact: Two weeks before Athens 2004, Georgina was diagnosed witha possible stress fracture in her tibia. As a result she was unable to train untilthe day of the competition. Nevertheless she won a bronze medal.In 2009, Georgina was appointed chair of The London Organising Committee ofthe Olympic <strong>and</strong> Paralympic Games Athletes Committee.Madeleine (M<strong>and</strong>i)HaswellBorn: 01/10/1949<strong>Sport</strong>: DivingOlympics: Mexico City 1968<strong>Kent</strong> connection: AttendedNonington College, DoverAchievements:1968: Represented Team GB atMexico City 1968; achieving 12thplace in the Women’s 10m PlatformStephen HeardBorn: 29/04/1962<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 800mOlympics: Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1992: Represented Team GB atBarcelona 1992; reaching thesemi-finals of the 800m<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 21
Robert HillBorn: 11/06/1967<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:1992: Represented Team GB atBarcelona 1992; achieving 6th placeNeil HobanBorn: 04/02/1966<strong>Sport</strong>: CyclingOlympics: Seoul 1988<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in PemburyAchievements:1988: Represented Team GB atSeoul 1988; achieving 18th place inthe Individual Road RaceDame Kelly HolmesBorn: 19/04/1970<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsOlympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in PemburyAchievements:2009: President of CommonwealthGames Engl<strong>and</strong>2008: Official Ambassador for TeamGBSilver Silver Gold Gold BronzeBronze2005: Named as Patron of the <strong>Kent</strong> 2012 Campaign2004: Named BBC <strong>Sport</strong>s Personality of the Year2004: Gold medals in both the 800m <strong>and</strong> 1500m at Athens 20042003: Silver medal in the 800m at the World Championships held in Paris,France2003: Silver medal in the 1500m at the World Indoor Championships held inBirmingham, UK2002: Bronze medal in the 800m at the European Athletics Championships heldin Munich, Germany2000: Bronze medal in the 800m at Sydney 20001996: Represented Team GB at Atlanta 1994; achieving 4th place in 800m final1988-1997: Served with the British Army; left to pursue her Athletics careerDora HonnywillBorn: 17/12/1870Died: 18/03/1959<strong>Sport</strong>: ArcheryOlympics: London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in BenendenAchievements:1908: Represented Team GB atLondon 1908; achieving 5th place inthe Women’s Double National RoundCompeted at:Three Commonwealth Games between 1994-2002 achieving 2 golds <strong>and</strong> 1silver medalInteresting fact: Kelly was left with only 6 weeks to prepare for competition atSydney 2000 after suffering from a virus. Nevertheless she gained a bronzemedal in the 800m.22 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Thomas HopperBorn: Unknown<strong>Sport</strong>: FootballOlympics: London 1948<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1948: Represented Team GB atLondon 1948; achieving 4th placePlayed football for Lloyds,Sittingbourne <strong>and</strong> for Bromley FC(amateur)Katherine HopsonBorn: 06/01/1982<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Athens 2004<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2004: Represented Team GB atAthens 2004; achieving 7th place inthe Women’s Two Person DinghyDr Leslie HousdenOBEBorn: 30/10/1894Died: 19/12/1963<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - MarathonOlympics: Antwerp 1920<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended King’sSchool, CanterburyAchievements:1920: Represented Team GB atAntwerp 1920; achieving 31st placein the MarathonInteresting fact: Leslie was an English medical doctor who specialised in childwelfare.Kate Howey MBEBorn: 31/05/1973<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoOlympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trained at DartfordJudo ClubAchievements:2004: Flag bearer for Team GB in theOpening Ceremony of Athens 2004Silver Gold Silver Bronze Gold Bronze2004: Represented Team GB at Athens 2004 making her the firstBritish Judoka to compete at four Olympic Games; reaching thequarter-finals of the Middleweight category2000: Silver medal in the Middleweight category at Sydney 20001996: Represented Team GB at Atlanta 1996; achieving 9th place in the Half-Heavyweight category1992: Bronze medal in the Middleweight category at Barcelona 19921990: World Junior Judo ChampionCompeted at:Four World Judo Championships between 1993-2001 achieving 1 gold, 2silvers <strong>and</strong> a bronze medalThree European Judo Championships between 1994-1998 achieving 3 bronzemedalsInteresting fact: After Athens 2004, Kate retired from competitive Judo <strong>and</strong>took up coaching. She shortly became lead development coach with the BritishJudo Association <strong>and</strong> is now coach to Gemma Gibbons who recently becamethe next British women to win an Olympic Judo medal when she won Silver atLondon 2012.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 23
Peter KnowlesBorn: 28/12/1969<strong>Sport</strong>: BadmintonOlympics: Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in Maidstoneat the time of the 2000 OlympicGamesAchievements:2000: Represented Team GB atSydney 2000; achieving 17th placein the Singles <strong>and</strong> 9th place in theDoubles events1996: Represented Team GB at Atlanta 1996; achieving 17th place in both theSingles <strong>and</strong> Doubles eventsDervis KonuralpBorn: 27/09/1980<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingParalympics: Beijing 2008Athens 2004Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in RochesterAchievements:2008: Represented ParalympicsGBat Beijing 2008; achieving 7th placein the Individual Medley SM13Silver Gold Bronze2004: Bronze medal in the 200m Individual Medley SM13 atAthens 20042000: Bronze medal in the 50m Freestyle S13 at Sydney 20001996: Represented ParalympicGB at Atlanta 1996; achieving 6th place in the100m Breaststroke B3, 7th place in the 100m Butterfly B3, 5th place in the200m Breaststroke B3, 6th place in the 200m Medley B3 <strong>and</strong> 7th place in the400m Freestyle B3Silver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Dervis was a London 2012 Olympic <strong>and</strong> ParalympicAmbassador. As part of this role, Dervis delivered motivational keynotespeeches in various environments; including schools, sports clubs, after dinnerevents <strong>and</strong> corporate events.Jason LaslettBorn: 01/07/1969<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; captaining the team toachieve 7th place1995: Won the Engl<strong>and</strong> NationalHockey League1992: Represented Team GB at Barcelona 1992; achieving 6th placeMember of the winning team of the Hockey Association Cup on two occasions(1994 <strong>and</strong> 1996)Darren LeachBorn: 05/02/1976<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingParalympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended DortonHouse School for the Blind <strong>and</strong>Visually ImpairedAchievements:2004: Represented ParalympicsGBat Athens 2004; achieving 5th placein 100m Freestyle S12 <strong>and</strong> 6th placein 50m Freestyle S122002: 4th place in the 100mSilver Silver Silver Gold Silver Gold Bronze Gold Gold BronzeFreestyle at the XVII Commonwealth Games held in Manchester, UK2001: Gold medal in the 50m Freestyle at the European Championships held inSweden2000: Silver medals in 50m Freestyle S12 <strong>and</strong> 4x100m Medley relay S11-13<strong>and</strong> bronze medals in the 100m Freestyle S12 <strong>and</strong> 100m Breaststroke SB12 atSydney 2000Interesting fact: Darren is one of five top athletes whose body has been castin bronze by the sculptor Louise Giblin for her Olympian Series of sculpturesbeing exhibited in London during 2012.26 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Jason LeeBorn: 21/05/1970<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1998: Retired from competitiveHockey to take up coaching1998: 6th place at the Hockey WorldCup held in Utrecht, Netherl<strong>and</strong>s1996: Represented Team GB at Atlanta 1996; achieving 7th place1992: Represented Team GB at Barcelona 1992; achieving 6th placeInteresting fact: Jason has coached Great Britain at three successive OlympicGames (2004, 2008 <strong>and</strong> 2012), <strong>and</strong> took Engl<strong>and</strong> to their first ever Europeantitle, at the 2009 EuroHockey Nations Championship.Douglas LoweBorn: 07/08/1902Died: 30/03/1981<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 800mOlympics: Amsterdam 1928Paris 1924<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2012: Inducted into the Engl<strong>and</strong>Athletics Hall of Fame1928: Gold medal in the 800m <strong>and</strong>5th place in the 4x400m Relay at Amsterdam 19281927: Gold medals in the 440 yard, 880 yard <strong>and</strong> 4x440 yardraces at the Amateur Athletics Association Championships1924: Gold medal in the 800m at Paris 19241924: Won the mile <strong>and</strong> the quarter mile race against Oxford1922 <strong>and</strong> 1923: Won the 880 yard race against OxfordSilver Silver Gold Bronze Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Between 1931-1938 Douglas was Honorary Secretary of theAmateur Athletics Association.Charles LucasBorn: 18/07/1886Died: Unknown<strong>Sport</strong>: Clay Pigeon shootingOlympics: Helsinki 1952<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in FolkestoneAchievements:1952: Represented Team GB atHelsinki 1952; achieving 35th placein the Trap eventLinda LudgroveBorn: 08/09/1947<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Tokyo 1964<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1966: Silver medal in the 100mBackstroke <strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the4x100m Medley at the EuropeanChampionships held in Utrecht,Netherl<strong>and</strong>s1966: Gold medals in the 110 yard Backstroke, 200 yard Backstroke <strong>and</strong> the4x110 yard Medley at the VIII British Empire <strong>and</strong> Commonwealth Games held inKingston, Jamaica1964: Represented Team GB at Tokyo 1964; achieving 5th place in the 4x100mMedley Relay <strong>and</strong> 6th place in the 100m Backstroke1962: Gold medals in the 110 yard Backstroke <strong>and</strong> 220 yard Backstroke<strong>and</strong> silver medal in the 4x110 yard Medley at the VII British Empire <strong>and</strong>Commonwealth Games held in Perth, Australia1962: Bronze medal in the 4x100m Medley at the European Championshipsheld in Leipzig, East GermanyWorld record holder on 7 occasions - 110yards <strong>and</strong> 220yards backstroke<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 27
Barry McGuiganBorn: 28/02/1961<strong>Sport</strong>: BoxingOlympics: Moscow 1980<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2007: President <strong>and</strong> Founder of theProfessional Boxing Association(PBA)2005: Inducted into the InternationalBoxing Hall of Fame2000: Voted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame1985: Voted BBC <strong>Sport</strong>s Personality of the Year1980: Represented Team Irel<strong>and</strong> at Moscow 1980; achieving 9th place in theFeatherweight category1978: Gold medal in the Bantamweight category at the XI CommonwealthGames held in Edmonton, CanadaInteresting fact: Barry now manages boxers <strong>and</strong> is currently the manager ofIrish Super Bantamweight prospect Carl Frampton.Alistair McKeanBorn: 14/04/1979<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingParalympics: Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:2012: 6th place in his Para-triathlonclass at the Dextro InternationalTriathlon Union World ChampionshipSeries held in London, UK2008: Bronze medal in the LTACoxed Four at Beijing 20082008: Gold medal in the Mixed Adapted Coxed Four at thePre-Paralympic Regatta held in Poznan, Pol<strong>and</strong>2007: Gold medal in the LTA Coxed Four at the World Cup Regatta held inAmsterdam, Holl<strong>and</strong>2005: Joined the GB Adaptive Rowing TeamSilver Gold BronzeCompeted at:Three World Rowing Championships between 2005-2007 achieving 2 golds <strong>and</strong>a silver medalInteresting fact: Alistair coaches rowing at the University of <strong>Kent</strong> <strong>and</strong> at theKing’s School Canterbury.Peter MarchantBorn: 1921<strong>Sport</strong>: Shooting – Mens Free Pistol50mOlympics: London 1948<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in AshfordAchievements:1948: Represented Team GB atLondon 1948; achieving 43rd placein the Men’s Free Pistol 50mLinda Ann MartinBorn: 12/06/1954<strong>Sport</strong>: FencingOlympics: Seoul 1988Los Angeles 1984Moscow 1980<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DealAchievements:1988: Represented Team GB atSeoul 1988; achieving 11th placein the Team <strong>and</strong> 28th place in theIndividual Foil event1987: Bronze medal at the World Cup Tournament held in Turin, Italy1986: Gold medals in the Team <strong>and</strong> Individual events at the XIII CommonwealthGames held in Edinburgh, Scotl<strong>and</strong>1984: Represented Team GB at Los Angeles 1984; achieving 7th place in theTeam <strong>and</strong> 10th place in the Individual Foil event1980: Represented Team GB at Moscow 1980; achieving 7th place in the Team<strong>and</strong> 31st place in the Individual Foil eventSelected to Fence for Great Britain at 9 World Championships between 1977-1987British Champion in the Foil on five occasions28 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Bob Matthews MBEBorn: 26/05/1961<strong>Sport</strong>: Goalball / AthleticsParalympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992Seoul 1988Stoke M<strong>and</strong>eville / New York 1984Arnhem 1980<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in StroodAchievements:Eight Four One2009: Silver medal in theParatriathlon at the 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU WorldChampionship Gr<strong>and</strong> Final held in Queensl<strong>and</strong>, Australia2007: New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Residency2004: Inducted into the BBC Hall of Fame2004: Represented ParalympicsGB at Athens 2004; achieving 6th place in5000m T11 <strong>and</strong> 5th place in 10,000m T112000: Gold medal in the 10,000m T11, silver medals in both the 5000m T11 <strong>and</strong>Marathon T11 at Sydney 20001996: Silver medal in the 1500m T10 at Atlanta 19961992: Gold medal in the 5000m B1, silver medal in the 800m B1 <strong>and</strong> bronzemedal in the 1500m B1 at Barcelona 19921988: Gold medals in the 800m B1, 1500m B1 <strong>and</strong> 5000m B1 at Seoul 19881984: Gold medals in the 800m B1, 1500m B1 <strong>and</strong> 5000m B1 at StokeM<strong>and</strong>eville / New York 19841980: Represented ParalympicsGB at Arnhem 1980 in the GoalballJohn MaxeyBorn: 19/07/1958<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Seoul 1988<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1988: Represented Team GB atSeoul 1988; achieving 4th place inthe Coxed Four1987: 5th place in the Coxed Four atthe World Championships held in Copenhagen, Denmark1986: 12th place in the Men’s Eights at the World Championships held inNottingham, UK1985: 7th place in the Men’s Eights at the World Championships held inBelgiumInteresting fact: In 1989, Bob received the Evian Health <strong>and</strong> Fitness Award foroutst<strong>and</strong>ing achievements in sport from Princess Diana.Kirsty MephamBorn: 13/08/1969<strong>Sport</strong>: Equestrianism – DressageOlympics: Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TonbridgeAchievements:2000: Represented Team GB atSydney 2000; achieving 8th placein the Mixed Team Dressage <strong>and</strong>41st place in the Mixed IndividualDressageInteresting fact: Kirsty is a qualified Equine <strong>Sport</strong>s Therapist.James MorganBorn: 29/04/1978<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingParalympics: Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DoverAchievements:2008: Bronze medal in the LTACoxed Four at Beijing 20082008: Gold medal in the MixedCoxed Four at the InternationalAdaptive Regatta held in Varese,Italy2007: British Indoor LTA ChampionSilver Gold BronzeSouth East Senior Fours Champion on three occasions (1997, 2005 <strong>and</strong> 2007)<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 29
John MorrisBorn: 1895Died: 1980<strong>Sport</strong>: AlpinismSilver Gold BronzeLieutenant GeneralSir Philip NeameBorn: 12/12/1888Died: 28/04/1978Olympics: Chamonix 1924 (Winter Games)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in GravesendAchievements:1924: Gold medal in the Mixed Alpinism event at Chamonix 1924 (WinterGames)<strong>Sport</strong>: Shooting – Running TargetOlympics: Paris 1924<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in FavershamAchievements:1939-1945: Lieutenant Generalduring the Second World War1924: Gold medal in the 100mRunning Target Team event at Paris 19241914-1918: Lieutenant during the First World War1908: Joined the Corps of Royal EngineersSilver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Philip was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism displayedduring the First World War; making him the only person to have received aVictoria Cross for Military service <strong>and</strong> an Olympic Gold medal.Philip was the nephew of a founding father of the <strong>Kent</strong> based Shepherd NeameBrewery.John Lunn NewmanBorn: 12/11/1916Died: 14/02/1974<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – High JumpOlympics: Berlin 1936<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in RochesterAchievements:1938: 5th place at the III BritishEmpire Games held in Sydney,Australia1936: Represented Team GB atBerlin 1936; however did not progress further than the qualifying round1934: Amateur Athletics Association Junior ChampionThree times Amateur Athletics Association Indoor Champion (1936, 1937 <strong>and</strong>1939)Interesting fact: John served with the RAF between 1940-1946.Guy NickallsBorn: 13/11/1866Died: 08/07/1935<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in HortonKirbyAchievements:1908: Gold medal in the Men’sCoxed Eights at London 19081887-1891: Rowed for Oxford in theUniversity Boat Race1887: Won the University Sculls1885: Won the School Sculling event at Eton1884: Won the Junior Sculling event at EtonSilver Gold BronzeWinner of the Diamond Challenge Sculls on three occasions (1888, 1889 <strong>and</strong>1890)Interesting fact: Nickalls tried to join the Army in 1914 on the outbreak of war,but was turned down on account of age. By late 1917 the army had a changeof heart <strong>and</strong> sent him to France as a Captain in the 23rd Lancashire Fusiliers.30 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Vincent Paul NihillMBEBorn: 05/09/1939<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Race WalkingOlympics: Montreal 1976Munich 1972Mexico City 1968Tokyo 1964Richard NorrisBorn: 10/12/1931Died: 25/08/2012<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Helsinki 1952<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended King’sSchool, Canterbury<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in MedwayAchievements:1976: Represented Team GB atMontreal 1976; achieving 30th place in the 20km walk1972-1976: Men’s 20km World Record holder1972: Represented Team GB at Munich 1972; achieving 6th place in the 20kmwalk <strong>and</strong> 9th place in the 50km walk1969: European 20km Champion1968: Won four British Race Walking Association titles – 10miles, 20km, 35km<strong>and</strong> 50km1968: Represented Team GB in the 50km at Mexico City 1968; collapsed at 44km overcome by heat <strong>and</strong> altitude1964: Silver medal in the 50km Race Walk at Tokyo 19641963: Silver medal in the IAAF World Cup of Race Walking held in Varese, ItalyInteresting fact: Vincent was the first British male Athlete to compete in fourconsecutive Olympic Games.Silver Gold BronzeAchievements:1952: Bronze medal at Helsinki 1952Interesting fact: Norris was amongthe surviving team members whohad a reunion at the London Olympics to celebrate the 60th Anniversaryof their medal winning achievement.Silver Gold BronzeJudy Oakes OBEBorn: 14/02/1958<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - ShotputOlympics: Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996Seoul 1988Los Angeles 1984<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2000: Represented Team GB atSydney 2000; achieving 13th place1996: Represented at Team GB at Atlanta 1996; achieving 11th place1988: Represented at Team GB at Seoul 1988; achieving 16th place1984: Represented at Team GB at Los Angeles 1984: achieving 4th placeCompeted at:Four World Championships <strong>and</strong> two World Indoor ChampionshipsSix Commonwealth Games between 1978-1998 achieving 3 golds, 2 silver <strong>and</strong>a bronze medalFive European Indoor Championships between 1979-1998 achieving 1 bronzemedalInteresting fact: Judy also competed in major championships in bothWeightlifting <strong>and</strong> Powerlifting.Terence O’BrienBorn: 23/12/1906<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Amsterdam 1928<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in ThanetAchievements:1930: Gold medal in the Men’sEights at the I British Empire Gamesheld in Hamilton, Canada1928: Silver medal in the CoxlessPairs at Amsterdam 19281927: Winner of the Silver Goblets <strong>and</strong> Nickalls’ Challenge Cup at theHenley Royal Regatta held in Henley-on-Thames, UKSilver Gold B<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 31
Ann Packer MBEBorn: 08/03/1942<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsOlympics: Tokyo 1964Brian PackerBorn: 02/03/1944<strong>Sport</strong>: BoxingOlympics: Tokyo 1964<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended DartfordCollege of Physical EducationAchievements:1964: Gold medal in the 800m <strong>and</strong>silver medal in the 400m at Tokyo19641962: Silver medal in the 4x110 yardrelay at the VII Commonwealth Games held in Perth, Australia1962: Bronze medal in the 4x100m relay at the EuropeanAthletics Championships held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia1960: Women’s Amateur Athletic Association Long Jump Champion1959: English Schools 100 yards ChampionSilver Gold Silver Bronze Gold BronzeInteresting fact: In 1963, Ann qualified as a PE Teacher at Dartford College ofPhysical Education.<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1967: Winner of the Southern AreaBantamweight title1965: Turned professional1964: Represented Team GB atTokyo 1964; achieving 17th place inthe Flyweight categoryAmateur Boxing Association Bantamweight Champion on two occasions (1963<strong>and</strong> 1964)Sir Arthur PageBorn: 09/03/1876Died: 01/09/1958<strong>Sport</strong>: Jeu de PaumeOlympics: London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in HildenboroughAchievements:1908: Represented Team GB at London 1908; achieving 4th placeSteven PalmerBorn: 12/04/1973<strong>Sport</strong>: Wheelchair RugbyParalympics: Beijing 2008Athens 2004<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains with <strong>Kent</strong>CrusadersAchievements:2010: Represented GB at the WorldWheelchair Rugby Championshipsheld in Vancouver, Canada;captaining the team to 6th place2009: 4th place at the IWRF European Championships held in Hillerød,Denmark2008: Represented ParalympicsGB at Beijing 2008; achieving 4th place2004: Represented ParalympicsGB at Athens 2004; achieving 4th placeMember of the GB team that won gold at three IWRF European Championships(2003 – Lommel, Belgium; 2005 – Middelfart, Denmark <strong>and</strong> 2007 – Espoo,Finl<strong>and</strong>)32 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Matthew ParishBorn: 30/11/1971<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; achieving 8th place inthe Men’s Eights1992: Gold medal in the Men’sFour at the Nations Cup held inStrathclyde, Scotl<strong>and</strong>1991: Gold medal in Men’s Eights at the Match des Seniors held in SanGiovanni, Italy1989: Gold medal at the Junior World Rowing Championships held in Szeged,HungaryMember of the winning Cambridge Eights team in the University Boat Race ontwo occasions (1994 <strong>and</strong> 1995)Geoff ParsonsBorn: 14/08/1964<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – High JumpOlympics: Seoul 1988Los Angeles 1984<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MargateAchievements:1990: 16th place at the EuropeanAthletics Championships held inSplit, Yugoslavia1988: Represented Team GB atSeoul 1988; achieving 16th place1987: 10th place at the World Championships in Athletics held in Rome, Italy1986: Bronze medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships held inLiévin, France1984: Represented Team GB at Los Angeles 1984; however did not progressfurther than the qualifying roundGB High Jump Champion on three occasions (1986, 1987 <strong>and</strong> 1988)Competed at:Three Commonwealth Games between 1986-1994 achieving 1 silver <strong>and</strong> 2bronze medalsAlan PattersonBorn: 12/03/1886Died: 14/03/1916<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 400m <strong>and</strong> 800mOlympics: Stockholm 1912London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DealAchievements:1912: Represented Team GB in the400m <strong>and</strong> 800m at Stockholm 1912;however did not progress furtherthan the qualifying round in either of the events1909: Amateur Quarter mile Champion1908: Represented Team GB in the 400m at London 1908; however did notprogress further than the qualifying round of the 400m1907: Joined the British ArmyArmy Champion in both the quarter mile <strong>and</strong> half mile contests on twooccasions (1909 <strong>and</strong> 1912)Interesting fact: Patterson was killed in action during the First World War,serving as a Captain with the Royal Artillery on the Western Front nearMazingarbe, France. Alan is commemorated on the St Leonard’s Parish ChurchWar Memorial plaque, <strong>and</strong> also on the Victoria Hospital Great War Plaque, bothin Deal.Steven PaulBorn: 28/09/1954<strong>Sport</strong>: FencingOlympics: Barcelona 1992Los Angeles 1984Moscow 1980<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Head coach atRoyal Tunbridge Wells Fencing ClubAchievements:1992: Represented Team GB atBarcelona 1992; achieving 53rdplace in the Individual Épée1984: Represented Team GB at Los Angeles 1984; achieving 8th place in theTeam Épée <strong>and</strong> 20th place in the Individual Épée1980: Represented Team GB at Moscow 1980; achieving 7th place in the TeamÉpée, 8th place in the Team Foil <strong>and</strong> 13th place in the Individual Épée1978: Gold medal in the Team Épée <strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the Individual Épée atthe Commonwealth Fencing Championships held in Glasgow, Scotl<strong>and</strong>British Épée Champion on three occasions (1980, 1983 <strong>and</strong> 1993)Australian Épée Champion on three occasions (1985, 1986 <strong>and</strong> 1990)Interesting fact: Steve appeared as Pierce Brosnan’s fencing double in the filmDie Another Day.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 33
Tony Pawson OBEBorn: 22/08/1921Died: 12/10/2012<strong>Sport</strong>: FootballOlympics: London 1948<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1984: World Individual Fly FishingChampion1982: Member of the teamthat won the Fly Fishing WorldChampionships1950s: Played amateur football for Charlton Athletic Football club1948: Represented Team GB at London 1948; achieving 4th place1946: Started playing for <strong>Kent</strong> County Cricket clubColin PorterBorn: 11/10/1930<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Rome 1960<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended King’sSchool, CanterburyAchievements:1960: Represented Team GB atRome 1960; achieving 5th place inthe Coxless Fours1958: Gold medal in the Men’sCoxed Fours at the VI British Empire <strong>and</strong> Commonwealth Games held inCardiff, Wales1980 <strong>and</strong> 1981: Chairman of The Cricket Writers’ ClubInteresting fact: During the Second World War Tony served in the Rifle Brigade,reaching the rank of Major.Sir Kenneth PrestonBorn: 19/05/1901Died: June 1995<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Helsinki 1952Berlin 1936<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in SevenoaksAchievements:1952: Represented Team GB atHelsinki 1952; achieving 9th place inthe 6 metre Open1936: Represented Team GB at Berlin 1936; achieving 6th place in the 8 metreOpenHugh PritchardBorn: 01/03/1968<strong>Sport</strong>: Biathlon (Skiing)Olympics: Salt Lake City 2002(Winter Games)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in WhitstableAchievements:2002: Represented Team GB at SaltLake City 2002; achieving 19th placein the 4×7.5km Relay34 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Ian RhodesBorn: 07/07/1968<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in LarkfieldAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; achieving 13th place1992: Represented Team GB atBarcelona 1992; achieving 10thplaceScott RiderBorn: 22/09/1977<strong>Sport</strong>: BobsleighOlympics: Salt Lake City 2002(Winter Games)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in DartfordAchievements:2002: Represented Team GB at SaltLake City 2002; achieving 11th placein the Men’s Four Bobsleigh eventInteresting fact: Scott changed from Bobsleigh to Shotput <strong>and</strong> representedEngl<strong>and</strong> at two Commonwealth Games (Melbourne 2006 – 9th place <strong>and</strong> Delhi2010 – 8th place). Scott narrowly missed out on selection for Team GB atLondon 2012.Derek RobinsonBorn: 31/07/1931<strong>Sport</strong>: Shooting – Small-Bore RifleOlympics: Rome 1960<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in GravesendAchievements:1960: Represented Team GB atRome 1960; achieving 29th place inthe Small-bore Rifle three positions50m eventMichelle RobinsonBorn: 06/10/1971<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Triple JumpOlympics: Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in CanterburyAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; achieving 14th place1995: 12th place at the IAAF WorldChampionships held in Gothenburg,Sweden1994: 10th place at the European Athletics Indoor Championships held in Paris,France1993: 9th place at the IAAF World Championships held in Stuttgart, Germany1992: 14th place at the European Athletics Indoor Championships held inGenoa, ItalyFormer British Triple Jump record holderCompeted at:Three Commonwealth Games between 1998-2006Interesting fact: Michelle was introduced to Athletics by her mother who shealways says is her real hero.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 35
Janette RoscoeBorn: 10/06/1946<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsOlympics: Munich 1972<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1972: Represented Team GB atMunich 1972; achieving 5th place inthe 4x400m Relay <strong>and</strong> reaching thequarter-finals of the 400mJoanne RoundBorn: 31/10/1975<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingParalympics: Seoul 1988<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trained at TheMonson Swimming Club, TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1988: Team golds in the 4x100mFreestyle Relay <strong>and</strong> 4x100m MedleyRelay <strong>and</strong> Silver medals in the 100mBackstroke, 100m Butterfly <strong>and</strong>4x50m Individual Medley at Seoul1988Silver Silver Gold Bronze Gold Silver Bronze Silver Gold Silver Bronze Gold Bronze Gold BInteresting fact: Joanne is the youngest ever British athlete to compete <strong>and</strong> wingold medals at any Paralympic Games when she took part in the 1988 SeoulGames aged just 12 years.Sarah RowellBorn: 19/11/1962<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - MarathonOlympics: Los Angeles 1984<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in Ryarsh,near MaidstoneAchievements:2001-2006: Served as NationalTechnical Consultant to the EnglishInstitute of <strong>Sport</strong>1995 <strong>and</strong> 1996: British <strong>and</strong> Englishfell running Champion1985: Bronze medal in the Columbus Marathon held in Ohio, USA1985: Silver medal in the London Marathon1984: Represented Team GB at Los Angeles 1984; achieving 14th place in theMarathon1983: Gold medal in the Marathon at the World Student Games held inEdmonton, CanadaWinner of the World Mountain Running Trophy on five occasions between 1989-1996Frank S<strong>and</strong>oBorn: 14/03/1931Died: 13/10/2012<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Long distancerunningOlympics: Melbourne 1956Helsinki 1952<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:1956: Represented Team GB atMelbourne 1956; achieving 10thplace in the 10,000m1955: Gold medal at the International Cross Country Championships held inSan Sebastian, Spain1954: Bronze medal in the 10,000m at the European Athletics Championshipsheld in Bern, Switzerl<strong>and</strong>1954: Bronze medal in the 3 mile event <strong>and</strong> silver medal in the 6 miles event atthe V British Empire <strong>and</strong> Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver, Canada1953: Silver medal at the International Cross Country Championships held inParis, France1952: Represented Team GB at Helsinki 1952; achieving 5th place in the10,000m1951: Broke the Army 3 mile recordCompeted at:Four International Cross Country Championships between 1956-1959 achieving1 gold, 2 silvers <strong>and</strong> a bronze medalInteresting fact: S<strong>and</strong>o undertook National Service in October 1949, joining theArmy where he then served for two years.36 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Fred ScarlettBorn: 29/04/1975<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in WyeAchievements:2000: Gold medal in the Men’sEights at Sydney 20001999: Silver medal at the WorldRowing Championships held in St.Catharines, Canada1998: Gold medal in the Coxless Pairs at the World UniversityChampionshipsSilver Gold BronzeRobert ShawBorn: 27/12/1932<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 400m HurdlesOlympics: Melbourne 1956<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1956: Represented Team GB atMelbourne 1956; however did notprogress further than the qualifyinground1954: Bronze medal in the 440 yardhurdles at the V British Empire <strong>and</strong> Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver,CanadaInteresting fact: Fred now lives in Paris <strong>and</strong> works for Krug Champagne.Ian SingleBorn: 07/04/1947<strong>Sport</strong>: FencingOlympics: Munich 1972<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1972: Represented Team GB atMunich 1972; however did notprogress further than the qualifyinground in the Team FoilNicholas SlaterBorn: 24/02/1969<strong>Sport</strong>: PowerliftingParalympics: Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992Seoul 1988<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2000: Bronze medal in the 75kgcategory at Sydney 20001996: Represented ParalympicsGBat Atlanta 1996; achieving 4th placein the 100kg category1992: Silver medal in the 90kg category at Barcelona 19921988: Silver medal in the 75kg category at Seoul 1988Silver Silver Gold Silver Gold Bronze Gold Bronze<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 37
Gary SmithBorn: 22/09/1980<strong>Sport</strong>: Gymnastics - TrampoliningOlympics: Athens 2004<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2004: Represented Team GB atAthens 2004; achieving 7th place2001-2007: Member of the SeniorBritish Trampoline team2000: 5th place in the DMT Teamevent at the Fl<strong>and</strong>ers Cup held in Belgium1998: 8th place at the World Age Group Games held in Australia1990-2008: Member of Jumpers Trampoline Club, GillinghamInteresting fact: Gary was the only male Trampolinist to represent Great Britainat Athens 2004.Terry Spinks MBEBorn: 28/02/1938Died: 26/04/2012<strong>Sport</strong>: BoxingOlympics: Melbourne 1956<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1960: Featherweight Champion1956: Amateur Boxing AssociationChampion1956: Gold medal in the Flyweightcategory of Boxing at Melbourne1956; making him the youngest goldmedallist in GB historySilver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: In 1972, Terry was the coach for the South Korean BoxingTeam at the Munich Olympics. Whilst coaching at the Games Terry raised thealert when he witnessed the Black September terrorists approaching the Israeliquarters.Rev Nicolas DavidStaceyBorn: 27/11/1927<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsOlympics: Helsinki 1952<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in Selling,near FavershamAchievements:1974: Became Director of SocialServices for <strong>Kent</strong> County Council; aposition he held until 19851968: Appointed Deputy Director of Oxfam1952: Represented Team GB at Helsinki 1952; achieving 5th place in heat 1 ofthe 200m semi-final <strong>and</strong> 4th place in the final of the 4x400m relay1951: Appointed President of the Oxford University Athletics Club1950: Silver medal in the 4x100 yards relay at the British Empire Games held inAuckl<strong>and</strong>, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>Interesting fact: Staceys Street in Maidstone which is situated in front of thenew <strong>Kent</strong> History <strong>and</strong> Library Centre is named after Nicolas.Jamie Staff MBEBorn: 30/04/1973<strong>Sport</strong>: CyclingOlympics: Beijing 2008Athens 2004<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in AshfordAchievements:2008: Gold medal in the Team Sprintat Beijing 20082007: Gold medal in the Men’s 1 kmtime trial at the British National TrackChampionships2004: Represented Team GB atAthens 2004; achieving 5th place in the Team Sprint <strong>and</strong> 12th place inthe Keirin2003: Gold medal in the Team Sprint at the World Cup held in South Africa2003: Gold medal in the 1 km time trial <strong>and</strong> silver medal in the Sprint at theWorld Cup held in Mexico2003: Silver medal in the Sprint at the British National Track Championships2002: Switched from BMX to Track Cycling1996: BMX World ChampionSilver Gold BronzeCompeted at:Seven UCI Track Cycling World Championships between 2002-2009 achieving3 golds, 3 silvers <strong>and</strong> a bronze medalTwo Commonwealth Games between 2002-2006 achieving 2 silver medals38 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Harry StapleyBorn: 29/04/1883Died: 29/04/1937<strong>Sport</strong>: FootballOlympics: London 1908<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:1908: Gold medal at London 1908Silver Gold BronzeHenry SteeleBorn: 10/09/1911<strong>Sport</strong>: Shooting – Rapid-Fire Pistol25m <strong>and</strong> Free Pistol 50mOlympics: Melbourne 1956Helsinki 1952London 1948<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MedwayAchievements:1956: Represented Team GB atMelbourne 1956; achieving 23rdplace in the Rapid-Fire Pistol 25m <strong>and</strong> 28th place in the Free Pistol 50m1952: Represented Team GB at Melbourne 1956; achieving 41st place in theRapid-Fire Pistol 25m1948: Represented Team GB at Melbourne 1956; achieving 27th place in theRapid-Fire Pistol 25mMark SteinleBorn: 22/11/1974<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - MarathonKirsty StonehamBorn: Unknown<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in PemburyAchievements:2001: Gold medal at the NationalMarathon Championships2000: Represented Team GB atSydney 2000; achieving 56th placein the Marathon1997: Silver medal at the National Half Marathon ChampionshipsParalympics: Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2000: Bronze medal in the 100mFreestyle S12 at Sydney 20001996: Silver medal in the 4x100mFreestyle B1-3 at Atlanta 1996Silver Gold Silver Bronze Gold Bronze<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 39
Nicholas StrangeBorn: 15/08/1956<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:2000: Silver medal in the CoxlessPairs at the World Rowingchampionships held in Zagreb,Croatia1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; achieving 12th place in the Lightweight Double ScullsInteresting fact: Nick was selected as a coach with the lightweight squad atAthens 2004 <strong>and</strong> is working currently with women’s <strong>and</strong> lightweights’ boatsunder Chief Coach Paul Thompson.Hugh StylesBorn: 25/06/1974<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DoverAchievements:2011: Appointed World Youth SailingTrust Coach2000: Represented Team GB atSydney 2000; achieving 6th place inthe Mixed MultihullInteresting fact: Hugh coaches Alison Young who represented Great Britain inthe Women’s Laser Radial event at London 2012.Roger SuttonBorn: 20/12/1936<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Tokyo 1964<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended TheKing’s School, CanterburyAchievements:1964: Represented Team GB atTokyo 1964: achieving 9th place1963 <strong>and</strong> 1964: Won the <strong>Kent</strong>County Hockey Championships1960-1966: Played Hockey for Wales1960-1964: Played Hockey for Great Britain1958-1959: Played Hockey for Oxford University1956-1957: Played Hockey for <strong>Kent</strong>1953: Won the <strong>Kent</strong> Boys Golf Championships at Rochester <strong>and</strong> CobhamDonald JamesThompson MBEBorn: 20/01/1933Died: 04/10/2006<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Race WalkingOlympics: Tokyo 1964Rome 1960Melbourne 1956<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in HytheAchievements:1998: Ran the last of his 150Marathons1991: Became the oldest ever GBAthlete to compete Internationally when he took part in the 200km walk inFrance1964: Represented Team GB at Tokyo 1964; achieving 10th place in the 50kmwalk1962: Bronze medal in the 50km Walk at the European Championships held inBelgrade, Yugoslavia1960: Awarded <strong>Sport</strong>sman of the Year by the <strong>Sport</strong>s Writers’ Association1960: Gold medal in the 50km walk at Rome 19601956: Represented Team GB at Melbourne 1956 but did not finish the 50kmwalk as he withdraw dehydrated after 45km while in fifth place1951: Took up walking after an injury to his Achilles’ tendon forced him tochange sportsSilver Gold BronzeWinner of the annual London to Brighton Race Walk on a record 8 occasionsInteresting fact: Donald practiced to compete at Rome 1960 by exercising in asteam-filled bathroom at home, with the heating turned up <strong>and</strong> wearing a heavytracksuit. This experimental training method paid off when he won a gold medalin the 50km walk at the Games.40 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Joanne ThompsonBorn: 13/05/1965<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1996; achieving 4th place1992: Bronze medal at Barcelona19921991: Gold medal at the EuropeanNations Cup held in BrusselsSilver Gold BronzeJohn TilburyBorn: 04/01/1931<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Rome 1960<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in AshfordAchievements:1960: Represented Team GB atRome 1960; however did notprogress further than the qualifyinground of the Men’s Coxed FoursOliver TrinderBorn: 03/10/1907Died: 12/02/1981<strong>Sport</strong>: FencingOlympics: Berlin 1936<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1936: Represented Team GB atBerlin 1936; reaching the semi-finalsof the Individual Sabre <strong>and</strong> thequarter-finals of the Team SabreDonald TunbridgeBorn: 28/10/1920<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Race WalkingOlympics: Helsinki 1952<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:1952: Represented Team GB atHelsinki 1952; achieving 15th placein the 50km Walk<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 41
Stanley VickersBorn: 18/06/1932<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Race WalkingOlympics: Rome 1960Melbourne 1956<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:1960: Bronze medal in the 20kmWalk at Rome 19601958: Gold medal in the 20km Walkat the European Championships heldin Stockholm, Sweden1956: Represented Team GB atMelbourne 1956; achieving 5th place in the 20km WalkSilver Gold BronzeMatthew VineBorn: 07/09/1959<strong>Sport</strong>: WeightliftingOlympics: Seoul 1988<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:1988: Represented Team GB atSeoul 1988; achieving 9th place inthe Men’s Super-Heavyweight eventInteresting fact: Matthew trained inAthletics before taking up Weightlifting at the age of 20.Ian WalkerBorn: 25/02/1970<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingJonathan WardBorn: 25/11/1965<strong>Sport</strong>: Shotput / Discus / PentathlonOlympics: Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: AttendedSevenoaks SchoolAchievements:2011/2012: Skipper for the AbuDhabi entry at the 2011-2012 VolvoOcean Race held in Alicante, Spain2008/2009: Skipper for the Irishentry at the 2008-2009 Volvo OceanRace held in Alicante, Spain2004: Coach for the Olympic Gold medal winning GB Women’s Keelboat Sailingteam2000: Named Yachtsman of the Year2000: Silver medal in the Mixed Two Person Keelboat at Sydney 20001996: Silver medal in the Men’s Two Person Dinghy event at Atlanta 19961986: National Mirror Dinghy ChampionParalympics: Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992Seoul 1988<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in <strong>Kent</strong> since1988Achievements:2000: Bronze medal for Shotput F13at Sydney 2000Silver Gold Silver Bronze Silver Gold Bronze Gold Bronze1996: Represented ParalympicsGBat Atlanta 1996; achieving 4th place in theDiscus F12, 5th place in the Shotput F12 <strong>and</strong> reached final of the 4x100m RelayT10-12 however the GB team were subsequently disqualified1992: Silver medal for Shotput B3 at Barcelona 19921988: Gold medal for Shotput B3, silver medal for Discus B3 <strong>and</strong> bronze medalfor Pentathlon B3 at Seoul 1988Silver Silver Gold Bronze Gold Bronze Silver Silver Gold Bronze Gold BronzeInteresting fact: In 2010, Jonathan was appointed Head of RehabilitationServices at <strong>Kent</strong> Association for the Blind.42 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Avril JocelynWardrop-MooreBorn: 29/04/1932<strong>Sport</strong>: Alpine SkiingOlympics: Cortina d’Amprezzo 1956(Winter Games)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in SevenoaksAchievements:1956: Represented Team GB atCortina d’Amprezzo 1956 (WinterGames); achieving 35th place in the Slalom <strong>and</strong> 42nd place in the Giant SlalomGordon WattsBorn: 08/12/1893Died: March 1986<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Race WalkingOlympics: Paris 1924<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in FavershamAchievements:1924: Represented Team GB at Paris1924; however did not progressfurther than the qualifying round aswas disqualified.Catherine WelsbyBorn: Unknown<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – High Jump <strong>and</strong>Long JumpParalympics: Stoke M<strong>and</strong>eville /New York 1984<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Studied at theUniversity of <strong>Kent</strong>, CanterburyAchievements:1984: Gold medal in the High JumpB1 <strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the LongJump B1 at Stoke M<strong>and</strong>eville / NewYork 19841983: Gold medals in the High Jump <strong>and</strong> Long Jump at theSilver Gold BronzeEuropean Athletics Championships for the Visually H<strong>and</strong>icapped held in Varna,BulgariaAnthony WhitemanBorn: 13/11/1971<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 1500mOlympics: Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996<strong>Kent</strong> connection: AttendedMaidstone Grammar SchoolAchievements:2012: Became the first over 40runner to run a mile outdoors in lessthan 4 minutes2012: Broke the world Veterans 1500m indoor record at the McCain Inter-CityChallenge held at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London2000: Represented Team GB at Sydney 2000; however did not progress furtherthan the qualifying round2000: Kelly Holmes’ training partner at the GB Olympic Camp in Cyprus1997: Gold medal at the World University Games held in Sicily, Italy1996: Represented Team GB at Atlanta 1996; reaching the semi-finals of the1500m1996: Silver medal in the 1500m at the European Indoor Championships held inStockholm, SwedenCompeted at:Two Commonwealth Games between 1998-2002 achieving a bronze medalTwo European Outdoor Championships between 1998-2002Interesting fact: Anthony narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the1500m at Atlanta 1996 by just one 500th of a second.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 43
Alan WilliamsBorn: 21/04/1954<strong>Sport</strong>: Canoeing – Kayak FoursOlympics: Moscow 1980Montreal 1976<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Serving with 36Royal Engineers, Maidstone at thetime of Montreal 1976 <strong>and</strong> Moscow1980Achievements:1983: Gold medal in the K-210,000m event at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships held in Tampere,Finl<strong>and</strong>1981: Bronze medal in the K-4 10,000m event at the ICF Canoe Sprint WorldChampionships held in Nottingham, UK1980: Represented Team GB at Moscow 1980; however did not progressfurther than the qualifying round1976: Represented Team GB in the K-4 100m event at Montreal 1976; achieving5th place in the semi-final1969: Started CanoeingDavid Alfred WilliamsBorn: 07/08/1966<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:1996: Represented Team GB atAtlanta 1994; achieving 13th place inthe Mixed Multihull1992: Represented Team GB atBarcelona 1992; achieving 10th place in the Mixed MultihullInteresting fact: In 1979, Alan was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for hisassistance in saving the life of a str<strong>and</strong>ed Canoeist.In 2011, Alan was presented the British Canoe Union Award of Honour for hiscontribution to GB Canoeing.Charles CourtieWillottBorn: 02/10/1904Died: 13/06/1973<strong>Sport</strong>: Shooting – Rapid-Fire Pistol25mOlympics: London 1948<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived in SheernessAchievements:1948: Represented Team GB atLondon 1948; achieving 12th place in the Men’s Rapid-Fire Pistol 25mSydney WoodersonMBEBorn: 30/08/1914Died: 21/12/2006<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsOlympics: Berlin 1936<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended SuttonValence SchoolAchievements:1948: British Cross CountryChampion1946: Gold medal in the 5000m at the European Athletics Championships heldin Oslo, Norway1938: Gold medal in the 1500m at the European Athletics Championships heldin Paris, France1936: Represented Team GB at Berlin 1936; however did not progress furtherthan the qualifying round due to an ankle injury1934: Silver medal in the 1 mile event at the British Empire Games held inLondon, UKInteresting fact: In 1948, Sydney was asked to carry the Olympic flame intoWembley Stadium to open the London Olympic Games. On arrival at theStadium he was told that the honour would go to someone else becausemembers of the Organising Committee wanted a more h<strong>and</strong>some final runner.They chose the relatively unknown John Mark instead.44 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Edward GordonDundas WrightBorn: 03/10/1884Died: 05/06/1947<strong>Sport</strong>: FootballOlympics: Stockholm 1912<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended StLawrence College, RamsgateAchievements:1912: Gold medal at Stockholm 19121908-1912: Won 20 amateur caps playing for Great Britain1906: Represented Engl<strong>and</strong> in a match against Wales1904-1906: Played in the Cambridge University Football teamIan WynneBorn: 30/11/1973<strong>Sport</strong>: CanoeingOlympics: Athens 2004Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TonbridgeAchievements:2007: Set a new record for crossingthe English Channel between GreatBritain <strong>and</strong> France in a Canoe2005: 7th place in the K-1 500m atthe ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships held in Zagreb, Croatia2004: Bronze medal in the K-1 500m <strong>and</strong> 7th place in the K-2 1000mat Athens 20042004: Silver medal in the K-1 500m <strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the K-2 1000m at theEuropean Championships held in Poznań, Pol<strong>and</strong>2000: Represented Team GB at Sydney 2000, reaching the semi-finals of theK-1 500mSilver Gold Bronze Silver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: At Athens 2004, Ian arrived for the K1 500m final on crutchesafter spraining his ankle the previous evening in a fall while stepping off a bus.Nevertheless, he gained bronze medal.Ian is currently GB Canoe Sprint Olympic Programme Technical Coach,providing individualised coaching support to nominated GB Canoeing OlympicProgramme athletes.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 45
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Andy BarrowBorn: 20/08/1979<strong>Sport</strong>: Wheelchair RugbyParalympics: London 2012Beijing 2008Athens 2004<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains with <strong>Kent</strong>CrusadersAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; achieving 5th place.2010: 6th place at the World Championships held in Vancouver, Canada.2008: Represented ParalympicsGB at Beijing 2008; achieving 4th place2006: 4th place at the World Championships held in Christchurch, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>2004: Represented ParalympicsGB at Athens 2004; achieving 4th place2002: 5th place at the World Championships held in Gothenburg, SwedenCompeted at:Five European Championships between 2003-2011 achieving 3 golds <strong>and</strong> asilver medalInteresting fact: As a youngster Andy did a lot of swimming <strong>and</strong> trained to do across-Channel swim.Will BayleyBorn: 17/01/1988<strong>Sport</strong>: Table TennisParalympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at Byng Hall,Tunbridge WellsAchievements:2012: Silver medal in the Men’sSingles event class 7 <strong>and</strong> bronzemedal in the Men’s Team event class6-8 at London 20122012: Bronze medal in Class7 Singles <strong>and</strong> silver medal in Class 7 Doubles event at theSlovakian Open2012: World ranking No.1 in his class (7)Silver Gold Silver Bronze Gold Bronze2012: Silver medals in the Class 7 Singles <strong>and</strong> Team events at the Italian Open2011: Gold medal in the Men’s Class 7 at the European Championships held inCroatia2011: Bronze medals in the Class 7 Singles <strong>and</strong> Team events at British OpenPara Table Tennis Championships2011: Silver medal at the Dutch Open2010: Silver medal at the Slovenian Open Competition Singles2008: Represented ParalympicsGB at Beijing 2008; did not progress furtherthan preliminary round in the Singles event <strong>and</strong> did not reach the quarter-final ofthe Team eventInteresting fact: Will keeps the same t-shirt on throughout a tournament if hewins a match with it on. By the end of a competition he’s played seven or eightgames in the same t-shirt.Ryan Bertr<strong>and</strong>Born: 05/08/1989<strong>Sport</strong>: FootballOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended TheRobert Napier School, MedwayAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; reaching thequarter-finals2011/2012: Champions Leaguewinner2011/2012: FA Cup winner1998-2005: Played for Gillingham Football ClubInteresting fact: Ryan was signed by Chelsea Football Club in July 2005.Steve BrownBorn: 02/06/1981<strong>Sport</strong>: Wheelchair RugbyParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives inSittingbourneAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; captaining the teamto 5th place2012: Captain of London 2012Wheelchair Rugby test event on 18 <strong>and</strong> 19 April at the Olympic Park2011: Silver medal at the European Championships held in Notwill, Switzerl<strong>and</strong>2010: Member of the <strong>Kent</strong> Crusaders team who became National Champions2010: 4th place with the GB squad at the Australian Super Series2008: Member of the <strong>Kent</strong> Crusaders team who became National ChampionsMember of the winning GB team of the Europeans Cup on two occasions (2007<strong>and</strong> 2008)Interesting fact: Steve is a Sky <strong>Sport</strong>s ‘Living for <strong>Sport</strong>s’ mentor <strong>and</strong> loves hisrole inspiring <strong>and</strong> leading young people to achieve success in their life.48 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Tina CookBorn: 31/08/1970<strong>Sport</strong>: Equestrianism – EventingOlympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: AttendedBedgebury SchoolAchievements:2012: Silver medal in the TeamEventing at London 20122009: Gold medal in both theIndividual <strong>and</strong> Team Eventing at theEuropean Championships held inFontainebleau, FranceSilver Silver Gold Silver Bronze Gold Gold Bronze2008: Bronze medal in both the Individual <strong>and</strong> Team Eventing at Beijing 20081995: Gold medal in the Team Eventing at the European ‘Open’ Championshipsheld in Pratoni del Vivaro, ItalyCompeted at:Two World Equestrian Games between 1994-2010 achieving 2 gold medalsInteresting fact: In 2011, Cook nearly lost her horse Miner’s Frolic after hedeveloped colitis <strong>and</strong> reacted badly to antibiotics. Luckily for Cook he pulledthrough <strong>and</strong> was selected for London 2012.Lisa DobriskeyBorn: 23/12/1983<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 1500mOlympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in AshfordAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 10th place2010: 4th place at the EuropeanAthletics Championships held inBarcelona, Spain2010: Bronze medal at the Diamond League held in London, UK2009: Bronze medal at the Golden League held in Zurich, Switzerl<strong>and</strong>2009: Silver medal at the World Championships held in Berlin, Germany2009: Bronze medal at the Super Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix held in London, UK2009: Gold medal at the Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix held in Rieti, Italy2008: Represented Team GB at Beijing 2008; achieving 4th place2006: Gold medal at the XVIII Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne,AustraliaInteresting fact: Lisa’s personal best in the 1500m puts her second on theBritish all-time list behind Kelly Holmes.Kat DriscollBorn: 13/03/1986<strong>Sport</strong>: TrampoliningOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in ChathamAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 9th place inthe qualification round just missingout on the final2012: Gold medal in the Team<strong>and</strong> silver medal in the Synchro at the European Championships held in StPetersburg, Russia2011: 4th place in the Individual final at the London Prepares Series test event2011: Silver medal in the Team, bronze medal in the Synchro <strong>and</strong> 8th placein the Individual final at the World Championships held in Birmingham, UK;securing Olympic qualification for London 20122011: British Women’s Individual <strong>and</strong> Synchro Champion2010: Bronze medal in the Individual event at the British TrampolineChampionships held in Birmingham, UK2009: British Women’s Individual Champion2008: Bronze medal in the Women’s Synchro event at the EuropeanChampionships held in Odense, DenmarkKelly EdwardsBorn: 09/12/1990<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in GravesendAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 9th place inthe Extra-Lightweight category2012: Gold medal at the BritishOpen European Cup held in Crawley, UK2011: Gold medal at the European Cup held in Malaga, Spain2008: Bronze medal at the Junior European Championships held in Warsaw,Pol<strong>and</strong>Interesting fact: Kelly’s guilty pleasure is peanut butter <strong>and</strong> jam on toast.Competed at:Four World Cups between 2010-2011 achieving 1 gold, 4 silver <strong>and</strong> a bronzemedalInteresting fact: Kat was first introduced to Trampolining at the age of sevenduring a holiday summer camp at her local Leisure Centre. Talent-spotted whenshe was just eight years old, she has now been Trampolining for 17 years.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 49
William Fox-PittBorn: 02/01/1969<strong>Sport</strong>: Equestrianism – EventingOlympics: London 2012Beijing 2008Athens 2004Atlanta 1996Adam GemiliBorn: 06/10/1993<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 100mOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended DartfordGrammar School<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lived nearCanterbury <strong>and</strong> attended WellesleyHouse School, BroadstairsAchievements:2012: Silver medal in the TeamEventing at London 20122012: Won the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials inboth the CIC3* <strong>and</strong> CCI3* classes with Neuf Des Coeurs <strong>and</strong> Chilli Morningrespectively2011: Became the first rider to win six Burghley titles (on six different horses)Silver Silver Gold Silver Gold Bronze Gold Bronze2011: Became the first <strong>and</strong> only rider to win five out of the six CCI4* three dayevents worldwide2010: Gold medal in the Team <strong>and</strong> silver medal in the Individual event at theWorld Equestrian Games held in <strong>Kent</strong>ucky, USA2009: Gold medal in the Team event at the European Eventing Championshipsheld in Fontainebleau, France2008: Bronze medal in the Team Eventing at Beijing 20082004: Silver medal in the Team Eventing at Athens 20041996: Represented TeamGB at Atlanta 1996; achieving 5th place in the TeamEventingInteresting fact: In 2002, William was the first British rider to become Eventing’sWorld No 1. He later went on to regain this title in 2009 <strong>and</strong> 2010.Achievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 3rd place inHeat 3 of the Men’s 100m semi-final2012: World Junior Champion in the 100m2012: Achieved ‘A’ qualifying time for the London 2012 Olympics winning the100m at Sparkassen Gala held in Regensburg, Germany2011: Gold medal in the 200m at the National Junior Athletic League finals heldin Derby, UK2011: Silver medals in the 100m sprint <strong>and</strong> 4x100m relay at the EuropeanAthletics Junior Championships held in Tallinn, EstoniaInteresting fact: Gemili only took up full time athletics earlier this year.Jack GreenBorn: 06/10/1991<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics - 400m HurdlesOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; reaching the final ofthe 4x400m Relay. Team finishedfourth, just 0.13 seconds outside ofa medal2012: Gold medals in both the 400m <strong>and</strong> 400m Hurdles at the BUCSChampionships held at the Olympic Stadium, London2012: Second place in the 400m at the British Olympic Trials2011: Reached the Semi final of the 400m Hurdles at the World AthleticsChampionships held in Daegu, South Korea2011: Gold medal in the 400m Hurdles at the European Under-23Championships held in Ostrava, Czech Republic2011: Won the 400m Hurdles in 49.17 achieving a new British record <strong>and</strong> World‘A’ qualifying time at the EAA Premium meeting held in Prague, Czech Republic2010: Bronze medal in the 4x400m Relay <strong>and</strong> 5th place in the 400m Hurdles atthe World Junior Championships held in Moncton, CanadaKylie GrimesBorn: 07/12/1987<strong>Sport</strong>: Wheelchair RugbyParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains with <strong>Kent</strong>CrusadersAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; achieving 5th place2011: Silver medal at the EuropeanChampionships held in Notwill,Switzerl<strong>and</strong>Interesting fact: Kylie has only been playing for GB since July 2011. She is thenewest member of the squad <strong>and</strong> the only female at present.Interesting fact: Jack trains with Dai Greene, the reigning World Champion.50 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Claire HarveyBorn: 19/02/1974<strong>Sport</strong>: Sitting VolleyballParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in AshfordAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; captaining the teamto 8th place2012: 6th place at the WOVD InterContinental Cup held in Cairo, Egypt2011: Member of the GB team at the European Sitting VolleyballChampionships held in Holl<strong>and</strong>2011: Competed for GB Women’s team in the Continental Cup2011: 7th place at ECVD European Championships held in Rotterdam,Netherl<strong>and</strong>s2011: 7th place at ECVD Continental Cup held in Yevpatoriya, Ukraine2011: Selected to play for GB Women in Finl<strong>and</strong>2010: 11th place at the World Championships held in Oklahoma, USA2010: Debut for the Women’s Sitting Volleyball team at the 2010 <strong>Kent</strong>International in a match against ChinaRichard HennahaneBorn: 02/01/1981<strong>Sport</strong>: ArcheryParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in <strong>Kent</strong>Achievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; reaching the1/16 stage in the Men’s IndividualCompound2011: 7th place in the Men’sIndividual Compound (Open) <strong>and</strong> Gold in Men’s Team Compound at the WorldChampionships held in Turin, ItalyInteresting fact: Richard supports Manchester United Football Club.Interesting fact: Claire’s sporting hero is Zola Budd.Frances HoughtonBorn: 19/09/1980<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingBulbul HussainBorn: 03/01/1972<strong>Sport</strong>: Wheelchair RugbyOlympics: London 2012Beijing 2008Athens 2004Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Attended King’sSchool, CanterburyAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 6th place inthe Quadruple Sculls2008: Silver medal in the Quadruple Sculls at Beijing 20082004: Silver medal in the Quadruple Sculls at Athens 20042000: Represented Team GB at Sydney 2000; achieving 9th place in the DoubleSculls1999: Gold medal in the Double Sculls at the World U23 Championships held inHamburg, Germany1999: World Junior Indoor Rowing Champion1998: Junior British Indoor Rowing ChampionCompeted at:Eight World Rowing Championships between 2001-2011 achieving 4 goldmedals.Three World Rowing Cups between 2011-2012 achieving 3 bronze medalsInteresting fact: Frances is the longest-serving member of the British rowingteam, having made her junior debut in 1995.Silver Silver Gold Bronze Gold BronzeParalympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains with <strong>Kent</strong>CrusadersAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; achieving 5th place2011: Silver medal at the EuropeanChampionships held in Notwill, Switzerl<strong>and</strong>2010: 6th place at the World Championships held in Vancouver, Canada2008: Represented ParalympicsGB at Beijing 2008; achieving 4th place2006: 4th place at the World Championships held in Christchurch, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>Interesting fact: Bulbul’s sporting hero is Mohammed Ali, whom he describes asthe ‘ultimate competitor’.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 51
Joe IngramBorn: 01/06/1982<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at theBritish Judo Performance Institutein DartfordAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; reaching thequarter-finals of the 100kg category2010: Silver medal at the IBSA Judo World Championships held in Antalya,Turkey2010: Silver medal at the IBSA Judo German Open held in Heidelberg, Germany2009: Silver medal at the IBSA European Judo Championship held in Debrecen,HungaryInteresting fact: Joe’s long term ambition is to be a teacher <strong>and</strong> he plans to takea post-graduate degree after 2012.Ashley JacksonBorn: 27/08/1987<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in WestMallingAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 4th place2010: 4th place at the XIXCommonwealth Games held in Delhi, India2010: 2nd place at the ABN AMRO Champions Trophy heldin Mönchengladbach, Germany2009: Named International Hockey Federation Young Player of the Year;becoming the first English player to receive this accolade2009: Named Player of the Tournament at the EuroHockey Nations Championsheld in Amsterdam, Holl<strong>and</strong>2009: Gold medal at the European Championships held in Amsterdam, Holl<strong>and</strong>2009: Hockey Writers Club Player of the Year2009: World Hockey All Star team2008: Represented Team GB at Beijing 2008; achieving 5th place2006: Senior Engl<strong>and</strong> debut at the age of 19 against the Netherl<strong>and</strong>s atHilverson HC, Holl<strong>and</strong>71 Engl<strong>and</strong> caps, 62 Great Britain caps, 49 Engl<strong>and</strong> goals, 26 Great BritaingoalsInteresting fact: Ashley carried the Olympic Torch through Gravesend in July2012 as part of the London 2012 Torch Relay.Louise JukesBorn: 14/04/1984<strong>Sport</strong>: H<strong>and</strong>ballOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in AshfordAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 12th placeFormer U18 Engl<strong>and</strong> Hockey playerInteresting fact: Louise first started playing h<strong>and</strong>ball after being selectedthrough the <strong>Sport</strong>ing Giants Talent Identification Scheme hosted by Sir SteveRedgrave.Sean KingBorn: 03/05/1989<strong>Sport</strong>: Water PoloOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at InvictaWater Polo ClubAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 12th place2009: 4th place at the LEN EuropeanB Championships held in Lugano, Switzerl<strong>and</strong>2009: Gold medal at Mithat Hantel Memorial Water Polo Tournament held inIstanbul, Turkey2008: 4th place at the Comen Cup held in Malta2008: Silver medal at High Tatras Tournament held in Bratislava, Slovakia2008: Bronze medal at the LEN European Junior Water Polo ChampionshipQualifiers held in MacedoniaInteresting fact: Sean says that if he wasn’t a Water Polo player he would be adefensive midfielder/centre half for Chelsea Football Club.52 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Nathan MilgateBorn: 10/05/1987<strong>Sport</strong>: Target ShootingParalympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGB atLondon 2012; achieving 10th place inQualification for the Men’s R1 10m AirPhoto by Benjamin TomsRifle St<strong>and</strong>ing-SH1 <strong>and</strong> 11th place inqualification for the Men’s R3 10m Air Rifle Prone-SH12011: Gold medal in the Men’s Air Rifle SH1 st<strong>and</strong>ing competition at the IPCInternational Shooting competition held at Stoke M<strong>and</strong>eville, UK2010: Team Silver medal in the R3 10m Air Rifle Prone Mixed SH1 at the IPCShooting World Championships held in Zagreb, Croatia2010: Gold medals in the prone <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ing events at the British Championships2009: Gold medal in the Team <strong>and</strong> three Individual bronze medals in the AlicanteCup, held in Alicante, Spain2009: Gold medal at the Canadian Airgun Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix2009: Gold medal in the Team <strong>and</strong> bronze in the Individual events at the IPCShooting Open Championships Jikji Cup held in Korea2008: Represented ParalympicsGB at Beijing 2008; achieving 8th place in the R110m Air Rifle St<strong>and</strong>ing Men’s SH1 <strong>and</strong> 12th place in the R3 10m Air Rifle ProneMixed SH1Stephen OsborneBorn: 26/03/1963<strong>Sport</strong>: Wheelchair RacingParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in LongfieldAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; achieving 5th placein the Men’s 100m T51Interesting fact: Steve was introduced to Athletics by a friend <strong>and</strong> nowcompetes in Wheelchair Racing having only taken up the sport in 2011.Competed at:Eight World cups between 2010-2012 achieving 5 gold, 4 silver <strong>and</strong> 2 bronzemedalsInteresting fact: When he is not training Nathan works for a wheelchaircompany in the sales <strong>and</strong> web development team.Jennifer PinchesBorn: 25/05/1994<strong>Sport</strong>: Gymnastics - ArtisticOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieved 6th placein the Team All-Around <strong>and</strong> did notprogress further than the qualifyingrounds in the Individual All-Around, Beam, Floor, or Uneven Bars2012: Gold medal on the Beam <strong>and</strong> silver medals in the All-Around <strong>and</strong> Vault atthe British Championships held in Liverpool, UK2011: Bronze medals in the All-Around, Uneven Bars <strong>and</strong> Floor at the BritishChampionships held in Liverpool, UK2010: Bronze medal in the Floor event at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cupheld in Glasgow, Scotl<strong>and</strong>Dan PowellBorn: 04/05/1991<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at theBritish Judo Performance Institutein DartfordAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; reaching thequarter-finals of the -81kg category2011: Bronze medal at the German Open held in Heidelberg, Germany2010: Silver medal at the IBSA VI World Judo Championships2010: Silver medal at the IBSA Judo German Open held in Heidelberg, Germany2009: Silver medal at the World Youth Games held in HungaryInteresting fact: Dan’s sporting hero is his Dad who has also competed at theParalympics winning two bronze medals (Seoul 1988 <strong>and</strong> Atlanta 1996).Interesting fact: Jennifer’s favourite food is home-made macaroni cheese.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 53
Marc PowellBorn: 24/08/2009<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at theBritish Judo Performance Institutein DartfordAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; reaching thefinals of Repechage A of the -73kgcategory2012: Bronze medal at the IBSA Judo German Open in Heidelberg, Germany2010: 5th place at the IBSA Judo German Open held in Heidelberg, GermanyInteresting fact: Marc says that if he wasn’t an athlete he would be a <strong>Sport</strong>sTherapist.Ben QuilterBorn: 08/11/1981<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoParalympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at theBritish Judo Performance Institutein DartfordAchievements:2012: Bronze medal in the 60kgcategory at London 20122011: Gold medal in the 60kgcategory at the International Blind<strong>Sport</strong>s Federation (IBSA) VI World Games in Turkey2010: World Champion in the U60kg category at the IBSA VI World JudoChampionships2010: Gold medal at the IBSA Judo German Open in Heidelberg2008/2009: British Judo Award for Most Improved Paralympic Squad Player2008: Represented ParalympicsGB at Beijing 2008; achieving fifth place in the60kg categorySilver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Ben’s guilty pleasure is walnut cake.Netra RanaBorn: 09/12/1983<strong>Sport</strong>: Sitting VolleyballParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in FolkestoneAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; achieving 8th place2011: 9th place at ECVD EuropeanChampionships held in Rotterdam,Netherl<strong>and</strong>s2011: 7th place at the ECVD Continental Cup held in Kettering, UKInteresting fact: Netra is part of the HM Armed Forces, in the 1st Battalion, TheRoyal Gurkha Rifles.Tom RansleyBorn: 06/09/1985<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in AshfordAchievements:2012: Bronze medal in the Men’sEight at London 20122012: 6th place in the Men’s Pair atthe GB Rowing Team Senior Trialsheld at Eton Dorney, UK2010: 3rd place in the Men’s pair atthe GB Rowing Team Senior trialsheld in Hazewinkel, Belgium2008: Bronze medal in the Coxless Four at the World University RowingChampionships held in Belgrade, Serbia2007: Won the Britannia Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta held inOxfordshire, UK2007: 6th place in the Men’s Eight at the World U23 Championships inStrathclyde, UKSilver Gold BronzeCompeted at:Three World Rowing Championships between 2009-2011 achieving 2 silvermedalsSeven World Cups between 2009-2012 achieving 3 silvers <strong>and</strong> 4 bronze medalsTwo European Rowing Championships between 2007-2008Interesting fact: Tom carried the Olympic Torch through Pickering, NorthYorkshire in June 2012 as part of the London 2012 Torch Relay.54 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Natalie SeymourBorn: 29/09/1986<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: London 2012 (Reserve)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Plays atCanterbury Hockey club <strong>and</strong> wasa sports scholar at the Universityof <strong>Kent</strong>Achievements:2012: Selected for Team GB atLondon 2012 as a reserve2012: Silver medal at the FIH Champions Trophy held in Rosario, Argentina2012: Silver medal at the Córdoba Four Nations Tournament held in Argentina2010: Bronze medal at the XIX Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, India2010: Bronze medal at the World Cup held in Rosario, Argentina2010: Bronze medal at the Champions Trophy held in Nottingham, UK2007: Bronze medal at the Hockey Champions Challenge held in Baku,AzerbaijanCompeted at:Three EuroHockey Nations Championships between 2009-2011 achieving 1gold <strong>and</strong> 2 bronze medalsInteresting fact: Natalie’s sporting hero is Sir Steve Redgrave.Bryony ShawBorn: 28/04/1983<strong>Sport</strong>: WindsurfingOlympics: London 2012Beijing 2008<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:2012: Represented Team GB atLondon 2012; achieving 7th placeoverall after finishing 5th in the medal race2008: Bronze medal at Beijing 2008; making her the country’s first everBritish medallist in Women’s Windsurfing2007: Gold medal at the Olympic Test event2005: Gold medal at the RS;X Raceboard Worlds held in Cadiz, SpainSilver Gold BronzeCompeted at:Two World Cups between 2009-2010 achieving 1 gold <strong>and</strong> a silver medalTwo European Championships between 2006-2012 achieving 1 silver <strong>and</strong> abronze medalInteresting fact: Bryony studied Architecture at Cardiff University, but droppedout after a year to concentrate on her Windsurfing.Helen SoleBorn: 25/06/1967<strong>Sport</strong>: Sitting VolleyballParalympics: London 2012 (Reserve)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in CanterburyAchievements:2012: Selected for ParalympicsGB atLondon 2012 as a reserve2012: 6th place at the WOVD InterContinental Cup held in Cairo, EgyptPhoto by Benjamin Toms2011: Member of the GB team forthe European Sitting Volleyball Championships in Holl<strong>and</strong> in October2011: Competed for GB Women’s team in the Continental Cup2009: Member of the GB team for the <strong>Kent</strong> International Sitting VolleyballTournamentMember of the GB team for the GB Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix Series during 2009-2010 <strong>and</strong>2010-2011Interesting fact: Helen has only been playing Sitting Volleyball for three years.Charlie WalkerBorn: 28/02/1980<strong>Sport</strong>: Sitting VolleyballParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DoverAchievements:2012: Represented ParalympicsGBat London 2012; achieving 8th place2012: 11th place at the WOVD InterContinental Cup held in Cairo, Egypt2011: Attended the BT ParalympicWorld Cup held in Manchester, UK2011: 9th place at the ECVD European Championships held in Rotterdam,Netherl<strong>and</strong>s2011: 7th place at the ECVD Continental Cup held in Kettering, UK2010: 17th place at the WOVD World Championships held in Oklahoma, USA2010: 9th place at the WOVD World Cup held in Port Said, EgyptInteresting fact: Charlie served in the Army in bomb disposal between 2004-2008.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 55
Jack WallerBorn: 06/10/1989<strong>Sport</strong>: Water PoloOlympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at InvictaWater Polo ClubAchievements:2012: Represented TeamGB atLondon 2012; achieving 12th place2009: 4th place at the LEN EuropeanB Championships held in Lugano Switzerl<strong>and</strong>2009: Gold medal at the Mithat Hantel Memorial Water Polo Tournament held inIstanbul, Turkey2008: 4th place at the Comen Cup held in Malta2008: Silver medal at the High Tatras Tournament held in Bratislava, Slovakia2008: Bronze medal at the LEN European Junior Water Polo ChampionshipQualifiers held in Macedonia2005: All Star team at the Pan Pacific GamesInteresting fact: Jack’s sister swam for GB <strong>and</strong> his cousin is a professionalSquash player.Ross WilsonBorn: 05/06/1995<strong>Sport</strong>: Table TennisParalympics: London 2012<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives on the Isle ofSheppeyAchievements:2012: Bronze medal in the Men’sTeam event class 6-8 at London20122012: Gold medal in the Class 8Singles event at the Slovenian OpenSilver Gold Bronze2012: Gold medal in the Class 8 Singles event at the Slovakian Open2012: Gold medal in the Class 8 Team event at the Chinese Open2012: Gold medal in the Class 8 Team event <strong>and</strong> silver medal in the Class 8Singles at the Lignano Master Open held in Lignano, Italy2011: Silver medal in the Class 8 Singles event at the European Championshipsheld in Croatia2011: Bronze medal in the Class 8 Team event at the British Open Para TableTennis Championships2011: Gold medal in the Class 8 Team event <strong>and</strong> Silver medal in the Class 8Singles event at the Brazilian Open2011: Silver medal in the Men’s Singles event at the German Open2011: Accepted onto the GB Paralympic training squad Class 8Interesting fact: Ross’ sporting hero is Jason Sugrue a former British championwho is currently Ross’ coach.56 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
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X<strong>and</strong>er Alari-WilliamsBorn: 12/03/1993<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains atSevenoaks Swimming ClubAchievements:2011: Silver medal in the 200mBreaststroke at the National YouthChampionships held in Sheffield, UK2011: Selected for the 2012 World Class Programme2010: Gold medallist <strong>and</strong> National Champion in the U19 200m Breaststroke atthe ASA National Youth Championships held in Sheffield, UK2009: Gold medal in the 100m Breaststroke, silver medal in the 400m MedleyRelay <strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the 200m Breaststroke at the UK School Gamesheld in Wales, UK2009: Bronze medals in the 100m <strong>and</strong> 200m Breaststroke at the British GasASA Youth ChampionshipsTom BosworthBorn: 17/01/1990<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Race WalkingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in SevenoaksAchievements:2012: Narrowly missed out onselection for Team GB at London20122012: Carried the Olympic Torchthrough Potternewton, WestYorkshire as part of the London 2012 Torch Relay2012: Silver medal in the 5km walk at the Aviva AAA UK Olympic Trials <strong>and</strong>Championships held in Birmingham, UK2012: Silver medal in the 20km walk at the Race Walking Association NationalChampionships held in Redbridge, Essex2011: National 5km Champion <strong>and</strong> new British record holder2011: Gold medal in the 3km walk at the <strong>Kent</strong> County Track <strong>and</strong> FieldChampionships held in Ashford, <strong>Kent</strong>2010: 11th place in the 20km walk at the XIX Commonwealth Games held inDelhi, India2010: Gold medal in the 20km walk at the UK/RWA National 20kChampionships held in London, UKCompeted at:Two National Race Walking Championships between 2010-2011 achieving 2gold medalsMartin BrockmanBorn: 13/11/1987<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – DecathlonOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:2012: Narrowly missed out onselection for Team GB at London20122010: 4th place in the Heptathlon atthe Engl<strong>and</strong> U20/Senior CombinedEvents Championships held in Sheffield, UK2010: 5th place at the National Decathlon Championships held in Bedford, UK2010: Bronze medal in the Decathlon at the XIX Commonwealth Games held inDelhi, India2009: Silver medal at the Engl<strong>and</strong> Senior <strong>and</strong> U20 Combined EventsChampionships held in Stoke, UK2008: 5th place at the Combined Events International (U23/U20) held inAshford, <strong>Kent</strong>.Grace ClementsBorn: 02/05/1984<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:2011: 18th place at the EuropeanCup Combined Events SuperLeague held in Torun, Pol<strong>and</strong>2010: Bronze medal inthe Heptathlon at the XIXCommonwealth Games held in Delhi, India2010: 9th place at the European Cup Combined Events Super League held inTallinn, Estonia2009: 13th place at the European Cup Combined Events Super League held inSzczecin, Pol<strong>and</strong>2008: 14th place at the EAA Combined Events Cup Super League held inHengelo, Netherl<strong>and</strong>s58 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Kate FrenchBorn: 11/02/1991<strong>Sport</strong>: Modern PentathlonOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in GravesendAchievements:2012: Silver medal in the Individual<strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the Team eventat the Modern Pentathlon EuropeanJunior Championships held inSzekesfehervar, Hungary2012: Bronze medal in the Team event at the Modern Pentathlon WorldChampionships held in Rome, ItalyKelsie GibsonBorn: 17/07/1993<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingParalympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:2012: Narrowly missed out onselection for ParalympicsGB atLondon 2012 due to illness2011: Bronze medal in the B CrewLTA Mixed Coxed Four at theRowing World Cup held in Munich, Germany2010: Gold medal in the LTA Mixed Coxed Four at the World Cup Regatta heldin Bled, Slovenia2010: Gold medal in the LTA Mixed Coxed Four at the Varese InternationalAdaptive Regatta held in Varese, Italy2010: Silver medal in the Mixed Adaptive Coxed Four at the World RowingChampionships held in Karapiro, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>Keziah GoreBorn: 28/12/1994<strong>Sport</strong>: Gymnastics - RhythmicOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in CanterburyAchievements:2012: Selected as 1st reserve forTeam GB at London 20122012: English Champion overall <strong>and</strong>Photo by Benjamin Tomsin all apparatus2011: English Senior Champion overall <strong>and</strong> in all four apparatus2010: Silver medals in the rope <strong>and</strong> the ribbon at the English RhythmicGymnastics Championships held in Birmingham, UK2009: Selected to represent Engl<strong>and</strong> at the World Schools Championships heldin Qatar, Asia2009: Achieved silver medal overall in her age group, <strong>and</strong> in the Individualevents achieved gold in the ball <strong>and</strong> clubs, silver in the rope <strong>and</strong> bronze in thehoop at the British Championships held in Stoke, UK2009: Silver medal in the Individual event <strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the Team eventat the Australian Youth Olympic Festival held in Sydney, Australia.Jacqueline GouldBorn: 16/06/1986<strong>Sport</strong>: ArcheryOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in MaidstoneAchievements:2012: UK Masters <strong>and</strong> Civil ServiceNational barebow Champion2011: Retained <strong>Kent</strong> IndoorChampion title despite changing tocompeting left-h<strong>and</strong>ed due to injury2010: <strong>Kent</strong> Champion2009: <strong>Kent</strong> Champion in Ladies Recurve2008: Southern County Champion2006: British Universities Lady Champion2005: <strong>Kent</strong> Lady Champion, County Challenge medal holder <strong>and</strong> Most Goldstrophy2004: SCAS Indoor Junior Lady Champion2003: Junior National Under 18 Champion2002: <strong>Kent</strong> Junior Lady Under 18 Champion <strong>and</strong> SCAS Inter-County TeamChampion<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 59
Tim GrantBorn: 02/07/1993<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in SevenoaksAchievements:2012: 5th place in the Men’s Pair atthe GB Rowing Team U23 Trials heldin Caversham, UK2011: Gold medal in the IM1 4- atthe Fours Head of the River held in London, UK2011: 5th place at the Coupe de la Jeunesse held in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria2011: Silver medal in the Men’s Eights <strong>and</strong> 6th place in both the Coxless Four<strong>and</strong> Pair at the Munich International Regatta held in Munich, GermanyNational Schools Rowing Champion on five occasions.Lewis GrayBorn: 01/01/1994<strong>Sport</strong>: Table TennisOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in BenendenAchievements:2012: Bribar East Midl<strong>and</strong>s Junior 4*U18 Junior boys Singles Champion2011: Engl<strong>and</strong> Junior rankingnumber 2; Engl<strong>and</strong> senior rankingof 282011: Junior Engl<strong>and</strong> International, <strong>Kent</strong> Schools U19 <strong>and</strong> English SchoolsNational Junior Doubles Champion <strong>and</strong> British Junior Singles Champion2007: Member of British Table Tennis Federation – ETTA Observation squad2006-2007: Engl<strong>and</strong> ranked U13 number 1 boy2006: National U12 boys Singles <strong>and</strong> U12 boys Doubles Champion2004: National U10 boys Singles Champion2005 to now: Member of the Engl<strong>and</strong> Youth Development Squad.Ross Gilham-JonesBorn: 11/02/1992<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in HytheAchievements:2011: Selected for the U21 Engl<strong>and</strong>Squad2010: Captained Engl<strong>and</strong> U18s tosilver in the Home Nations held inCork, Irel<strong>and</strong>2010: Captained Engl<strong>and</strong> U18s in a three match test series in Krefeld, Germany2008: Gold medal at the Engl<strong>and</strong> Hockey Futures Cup held in Cannock, UK2008: Player of the Tournament at the European Championships2008: Top goal scorer for the Engl<strong>and</strong> U18 teamJames HallBorn: 06/10/1995<strong>Sport</strong>: Gymnastics – Men’s ArtisticOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in MaidstoneAchievements:2012: 6th place overall at theInternational Junior-Team-Cup heldin Berlin, Germany2011: Gold medal on the parallelbars <strong>and</strong> bronze medal on thePommel at the Olympic Hopes Cup held in the Czech Republic2010: Gold medal in the Team event at the Futures Cup held in Austria2010: Member of the Elite National Squad2009: Bronze medal overall at the Slovenian International Competition forJuniors2008: Selected for the British National Junior SquadCompeted at:Three British Championships between 2008-2011 achieving 2 gold <strong>and</strong> 2bronze medals.60 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
C<strong>and</strong>y HawkinsBorn: 26/02/1971<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsDeaflympics: Taipei 2009Melbourne 2005<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in AshfordAchievements:2012: 5th place in the 1500m <strong>and</strong>4th place in the 5000m at the BritishMasters Championships2009: Silver medal in the W351500m at the BMAF Indoor Track <strong>and</strong> Field Championships held at the LeeValley Athletics Centre, London2006: Named as BBC South East <strong>Sport</strong>s Personality of the Year2006: Silver medal in the 800m <strong>and</strong> bronze medal in the 400m at the BritishMasters Athletics Federation Championships held in Birmingham, UK2004: World Record holder for the 10,000m1997: Gold medals in both the 800m <strong>and</strong> 1500m at the World Games for theDeaf held in Copenhagen, DenmarkEmma <strong>Kent</strong>Born: 21/03/1987<strong>Sport</strong>: Equestrianism – ParadressageParalympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:Member of the 2011-2013 GB WorldClass Development Programme2011: Bronze medal at the NationalChampionships held in Hickstead, UK2011: Bronze medal at the Hartpury International held in Hartpury, UK2008: Won all three classes of the Hartpury International; making her the onlysquad member to do so2007: Grade 3 overall Young Rider Champion2006: Invited to join the World Class Potential Squad2004: Silver medal at the British Dressage Nationals2004: International debut for GB2003: Gold medal at the RDA National Championships held in Hartpury, UK.Competed at:Two Deaflympics between 2005-2009 achieving 2 bronze medalsThree European Deaf Athletics Championships between 1995-2011 achieving 2gold <strong>and</strong> 2 silver medalsTwo European Indoor Deaf Championships between 1998-2004 achieving 2gold, 1 silver <strong>and</strong> 1 bronze medalTwo European Cross Country Championships for the Deaf between 2006-2010achieving 1 bronze medal.Daniel LawrenceBorn: 22/07/1997<strong>Sport</strong>: Table TennisOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains at WealdTable Tennis ClubAchievements:2012: Competed in the Cadet BoysSingles for Engl<strong>and</strong> at the EuropeanYouth Championships held in Austria2012: British U16 Champion2010: <strong>Kent</strong> Under 21 Champion2010: <strong>Kent</strong> Under 18 Grade 1 Champion2010: <strong>Kent</strong> Under 15 Doubles Champion2010: <strong>Kent</strong> Under 15 Champion2010: <strong>Kent</strong> Under 13 Champion.James MartinBorn: 11 November 1992<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in PaddockWoodAchievements:2012: Field of Play assistant for Judoat London 20122012: Medalled at 6 GB rankingtournaments2012: Trained with the Olympic Judo squad as part of their pre-Games trainingpreparations2012: Silver medal at the Northern Irel<strong>and</strong> Senior Open2012: Bronze medal at the English Senior Open2012: Represented Engl<strong>and</strong> at the Commonwealth Judo tournament held inWales2011: Bronze medal at the Junior International held in Madrid, Spain2010: Became member of the Great Britain U20’s squad2009: Bronze medal at the British U20 Championships held in Sheffield, UK2007: Bronze medal at the International tournament held in Venray, Netherl<strong>and</strong>sCompeted at:Competed at five European Cups between 2007-2012 achieving 2 golds <strong>and</strong> abronze medal.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 61
Aleks<strong>and</strong>erMakucewiczBorn: 01/05/1992<strong>Sport</strong>: FencingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in LongfieldAchievements:2010: Selected for GB Junior FoilSquad to compete in Junior WorldCups2009: Bronze medal at the South East Region Senior Foil Championships2009: Represented GB Men’s Cadet Foil Squad at competitions held in Italy<strong>and</strong> Slovakia2008: Represented Great Britain at International Cadet Competitions held inGermany <strong>and</strong> France2008: Bronze medal at the Cadet International held in Manchester, UK2008: Gold medal in the <strong>Kent</strong> Schools Senior Under 18s foilSelected as part of Engl<strong>and</strong> Fencing’s ‘Tomorrow’s Achievers’ team.Chloe MartinBorn: 01/07/1990<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in MaidstoneAchievements:2012: 18th place at the US Sailing’sRolex Miami for Olympic Classes2011: 26th place at the ISAF SailingWorld Championships held in Perth,Australia2011: 12th place at the Sail Melbourne International Regatta for OlympicClasses2010-2011: Member of the Olympic Ladies Laser Radial squad2010: 38th place at the Sk<strong>and</strong>ia Sail for Gold held in Weymouth, UK2009: 4th place at the Olympic Classes Regatta held in Palamos, Spain2008: RYA Young Sailor of the Year award2008: Gold medal at the European Laser Radial Youth Girls Championshipsheld in FranceCompeted at:Two Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships between 2007-2008.Hannah MoonBorn: 21/03/1991<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in DealAchievements:2009 <strong>and</strong> 2010: Winner of theMetropolitan Henley Regatta2008: Gold <strong>and</strong> silver medal atthe Junior European RowingChampionships2008: Silver medal in the Quadruple Scull at the Fuller’s Head of the River Foursevent2008: Gold <strong>and</strong> silver medal at the Coupe de la Jeunesse held in Cork, Irel<strong>and</strong>2007: National School’s Champion2007: Gold medal at the Ghent International Regatta held in Belgium.Luke MoonBorn: 25/03/1993<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in DealAchievements:2012: Member of the GB U23 Squad2011: 7th place in the QuadrupleScull at the World JuniorChampionships2011: Gold medal in the SingleSculls at the National Schools Regatta held in Nottingham, UK2011: Gold medal in the Senior Men’s Sculls race held in London Dockl<strong>and</strong>s,UK2009: National Schools J16 Winner2009: Gold medal <strong>and</strong> silver medal at the European Junior Championships.62 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Daniel PullenBorn: 26/06/1995<strong>Sport</strong>: BMX RacingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in HawkingeAchievements:2012: Secured a place on theOlympic Development Squad withBritish Cycling for the 2012/2013season2012: 4th place in the British National Series (Junior Men)2012: 5th place at the British Championships (Junior Men)2011: 8th place in the BMX National A Junior Men’s event at the British BMXChampionships held in Somerset, UK2010: Bronze medal in the BMX National A age 15 category at the British BMXChampionships held in Somerset, UK.Dan RitchieBorn: 06/01/1987<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in Margate<strong>and</strong> studied at the University of <strong>Kent</strong>Achievements:2012: Narrowly missed out onselection for Team GB at London2012 due to injuryPhoto by Benjamin Toms2012: 7th place in the Quad Sculls atthe European Championships held in Varese, Italy2011: 6th place in the Men’s Pair at the GB Rowing Team Senior Trials held inEton Dorney, UK2011: Silver medal in the Coxed Eights at the Rowing World Championshipsheld in Bled, Slovenia2010: Silver medal in the Coxed Eights at the Rowing World Championshipsheld in Karapiro, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>2009: Bronze medal in the Coxed Eights at the World Rowing U23Championships held in Racice, Czech Republic.Luke SavillBorn: 08/05/1999<strong>Sport</strong>: Table TennisOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2012: <strong>Kent</strong> Schools U13 Champion2012: Silver medal at the NationalSchools U13 Championships held inDoncaster, UK2012: Team gold at the InternationalSchools Championships held in Guernsey, UK2012: Winner of the Sussex 2* tournament2011: Reached the final of the Doubles at the National Cadet U15Championships2011: Silver medal at the U12 National Championships2010: Joint bronze medal at the National Schools Finals2010: <strong>Kent</strong> U11 Champion <strong>and</strong> U13 runner up.Jake SheafBorn: 02/04/1990<strong>Sport</strong>: Beach VolleyballOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DartfordAchievements:2012: Athlete mentor for theSainsbury’s School Games2012: British Tour Champion2010: Top 15 finish at the U21 WorldChampionships2009: Fifth place at the Youth Olympics held in Australia2006: Selected to join the GB Beach Volleyball team aged 162004-2006: Member of the Volleyball Engl<strong>and</strong> Cadet ProgrammeBritish Champion on two occasions (2009 <strong>and</strong> 2011).<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 63
Vicky SilkBorn: 11/12/1991<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Discus / Javelin /ShotputParalympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains with AshfordAthletics ClubAchievements:2011: Gold medal in the Discus atthe IWAS Series held in Stadskanaal,Netherl<strong>and</strong>s2009: Gold medal in the Discus <strong>and</strong> silver medal in the Shotput at the WorldJunior Championships held in Switzerl<strong>and</strong>2009: Gold medals in the Discus <strong>and</strong> Javelin <strong>and</strong> silver medal in the Shotput atthe World Dwarf Championships held in Belfast, Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>2008: 7th place in the Shotput at the Paralympic Team World Cup held inManchester, UK2007: Silver medal in the Shotput at the UK School Games held in Coventry, UK2007: Bronze medal in the Javelin at the IWAS World Championships held inTaipei, China2007: Gold medals in the Discus, Shotput <strong>and</strong> Javelin at the National DwarfGames held in Washington, USAJoshua TaylorBorn: 03/06/1996<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – 100mParalympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in SeasalterAchievements:2012: Silver medal in the 100 SX 7at the Ashford Leisure Trust OpenSprints <strong>and</strong> Jumps held in Ashford,<strong>Kent</strong>2012: Bronze medal in the 100m T3at the Engl<strong>and</strong> Athletics U17 <strong>and</strong> U15 Championships held in Bedford, UK2012: Selected to take part in the 100m T38 at the Visa London DisabilityAthletics Challenge (Test Event at Olympic Park).Competed at:Two IWAS World Junior Games between 2010-2011 achieving 2 gold, 2 silver<strong>and</strong> a bronze medal.Kelly ThomasBorn: 09/01/1981<strong>Sport</strong>: BobsleighOlympics: Vancouver 2010 (WinterGames)<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in DartfordAchievements:2010: Represented Team GB atVancouver 2010; achieving 11thplace in the Two-Woman event2009: 11th place in the Two-Womanevent at the World Cup held in Altenberg, Germany2008: Silver medal in the Women’s Bobsleigh at the Europa Cup held inAltenberg, Germany2007: Selected for the GB National SquadSusannah TownsendBorn: 29/07/1989<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in Egerton<strong>and</strong> is a University of <strong>Kent</strong> student<strong>and</strong> elite sports scholarAchievements:2012: Named captain of CanterburyLadies Hockey teamPhoto by Benjamin Toms2011-2012: Member of the GBOlympic Training squad2011: Bronze medal at the EuroHockey Nations Championship held inMönchengladbach, Germany2009: 4th place at the U21 Junior World Cup held in Boston, United States.Twice silver medallist at the British Bobsleigh Championships (2007 <strong>and</strong> 2008).64 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
Courtney TullochBorn: 06/10/1995<strong>Sport</strong>: Gymnastics – Men’s ArtisticOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in MaidstoneAchievements:Member of the TOP 2016 Squad2012: Won the Junior Men’s Teamtitle at the European GymnasticsChampionships held in Montpellier,France2011: Gold medal overall at the Pegasus Open, Regional Team Championships<strong>and</strong> also the 4 Way International held in France2011: Gold medal in the rings <strong>and</strong> Individual All Round Trophy winner at theEuropean Youth Summer Olympic Festival held in Trabzon, Turkey2011: Gold medal in the rings <strong>and</strong> bronze medal on the vault at the Japan Cup2009: Represented Great Britain at the World School Games held in Doha,QatarCompeted at:Two British Championships between 2010-2011 achieving 5 gold, 1 silver <strong>and</strong>2 bronze medalsTwo UK School Games between 2009-2010 achieving 5 gold <strong>and</strong> 5 silvermedals.Helshan WeerasingheBorn: 18/03/1997<strong>Sport</strong>: Table TennisOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in TonbridgeAchievements:2012: Competed in the Cadet BoysSingles for Engl<strong>and</strong> at the EuropeanYouth Championships held in Austria2012: Represented the South East atthe Sainsbury’s School Games heldin London, UK2012: Competed in the ISF World Schools Table Tennis Championships held inSardinia, Italy2011: Cadet Boys Singles <strong>and</strong> Doubles winner at the English NationalChampionships2011: Team <strong>and</strong> Individual Event Champion at the UK Six NationsChampionships2011: Cadet gold medallist in the Individual <strong>and</strong> Team event at the HomeNations Table Tennis Championships2010: National Schools Under 13 Winner2009: National Under 15 Doubles Finalist.Guy WilliamsBorn: 11/07/1971<strong>Sport</strong>: EquestrianismOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: <strong>Kent</strong> residentAchievements:2011: Bronze medal in the Teamevent at the European ShowJumping Championships held inMadrid, Spain2010: Leading rider in the BritishShow Jumping Association St<strong>and</strong>ings2009: Winner of the Global Champions Tour held in Italy2008: Renault Jump Winner2006: Won the Suffolk County GPWinner of the Hickstead Speed Derby on three occasions (2002, 2003 <strong>and</strong>2005).Elliot WillisBorn: 16/06/1983<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in SevenoaksAchievements:2011: 6th place at the OpenEuropeans in Olympic SailingClasses held in Helsinki, Finl<strong>and</strong>2010: 4th place at the 470 WorldChampionships held in Hague,Netherl<strong>and</strong>s2010: Gold medal at the Delta Lloyd Regatta held in Medemblik, Netherl<strong>and</strong>s2008: Gold medal at the 470 World Championships held in Melbourne, Australia2007: 11th place at the ISAF Sailing World Championships held in Cascais,Portugal2006: Bronze medal at the Qingdao International Regatta held in Qingdao,ChinaCompeted at:Five Sk<strong>and</strong>ia Sail for Gold Regattas between 2008-2012 achieving 2 goldmedalsThree US Sailing’s Rolex Miami for Olympic Classes events between 2006-2011achieving 2 gold medals<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future - 65
Harriett YeaBorn: 06/02/1989<strong>Sport</strong>: BasketballOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:2012: Narrowly missed out onselection for TeamGB at London20122010-2012: Engl<strong>and</strong> Senior Women’sPhoto by Benjamin Tomssquad member2010-2011: GB Under 23 squad member2009: Spent a season playing Basketball at a Training Camp in Spain2008: Winner of the Engl<strong>and</strong> Basketball National Trophy2008: National Cup winner2007: Bronze medal at the European Championships held in Druskininkai,Lithuania2007: U18 Women’s Engl<strong>and</strong> Basketball Player of the Year.Jemima Yeats-BrownBorn: 05/07/1995<strong>Sport</strong>: JudoOlympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in TonbridgeAchievements:2012: Narrowly missed out onselection for Team GB at London20122011: 5th place at the EuropeanYouth Olympic Festival heldin Turkey <strong>and</strong> selected as GB flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony2011: Awarded most improved female player of the year by the British JudoAssociation2011: Gold medal at the Heart of Engl<strong>and</strong> Championships held in Walsall, UK2011: Bronze medal at the U17 World Championships held in Kiev, Ukraine2011: U17 European Cadet Champion2011: Gold <strong>and</strong> silver medal at the Northern Irel<strong>and</strong> Open held in Belfast,Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>2011: Silver medal at the British Championships held in Sheffield, UK2010: Bronze medal at the English Junior Open held in Kendal, UK2010: British Champion (Cadet Girls Under 57kg)Competed at:Four EJU European Cadets Cups between 2011-2012 achieving 1 gold, 1 silver<strong>and</strong> 2 bronze medals.66 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Past Present Future
<strong>Kent</strong>’s<strong>Sport</strong>ingLegendsOverseas
Tim BerrettBorn: 23/01/1965<strong>Sport</strong>: Athletics – Race WalkingOlympics: Beijing 2008Athens 2004Sydney 2000Atlanta 1996Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in TunbridgeWellsAchievements:2008: Represented Team Canada at Beijing 2008; achieving 38th place in the50km walk2007: 19th place in the 50km walk at the World Championships held in Osaka,Japan2004: Represented Team Canada at Athens 2004; 31st place in the 50km walk2003: 19th place in the 50km at the World Championships held in Paris, France2002: Bronze medal in the 50km walk at the XVII Commonwealth Games held inManchester, UK2000: Represented Team Canada at Sydney 2000; achieving 26th place in the20km walk1996: Represented Team Canada at Atlanta 1996; achieving 10th place in the50km walk1993: 5th place in the 50km walk IAAF World Race Walking Cup1993: 4th place in the 5,000m event at the IAAF World Indoor Championships1992: Represented Team Canada at Barcelona 1992; achieving 14th place inthe 20km walkGerald BirdBorn: 17/01/1928<strong>Sport</strong>: SailingOlympics: Rome 1960<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MinsterAchievements:1960: Represented The West IndiesFederation at Rome 1960; achieving30th place in the Mixed Two PersonHeavyweight DinghyInteresting fact: The West Indies Federation have only ever competed at oneOlympic Games – Rome 1960. They only entered one team at the Games whichwas the Sailing team that Gerald was a member of.Interesting fact: Tim was selected to represent Team GB at Seoul in 1988 as thethird member of the Race Walking team; however shortly before the Games theGB Olympic Race Walking team was reduced from three to two men <strong>and</strong> Timmissed out on the Seoul 1988 Games.Patrick CroskerryBorn: 07/10/1942<strong>Sport</strong>: RowingOlympics: Montreal 1976<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in DoverAchievements:1976: Represented Team Canada atMontreal 1976; achieving 8th placein the Men’s Coxed Eights.Joginder SinghDhillonBorn: 21/07/1935<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Melbourne 1956<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in FolkestoneAchievements:2012: Trackside Doctor at London20122004: Athlete Care <strong>Sport</strong>s Doctor atAthens 20042000: Support runner alongside the Olympic Torch at Sydney 20001957: Moved to the UK to read Medicine at St Thomas Hospital Medical Schoolin London1956: Represented Team Kenya at Melbourne 1956; achieving 10th place1955-1957: Played Hockey for Sikh Union Nairobi1947-1956: Played Hockey for Asian Institute NairobiInteresting fact: Joginder learnt to play hockey in Kenya, playing on dusty fieldsusing a mulberry branch for a hockey stick <strong>and</strong> rags rolled up to form a ball.68 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Overseas
Kushal LimbuBorn: 23/06/1982<strong>Sport</strong>: AthleticsParalympics: Aiming for Rio 2016<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Lives in ShorncliffeAchievements:2012: Shortlisted for the <strong>Kent</strong>Regional Newspapers <strong>Sport</strong>s Starof the Year2012: Narrowly missed out onselection for Paralympics Nepal atLondon 20122012: Silver medal in the 200m T43/F43 at the Visa London Disability AthleticsChallenge (Test Event at Olympic Park)2012: 3rd place in the 200m <strong>and</strong> 4th place in the 100m at the BedfordInternational Games held in Bedford, UKChantal MeekBorn: 19/12/1978<strong>Sport</strong>: CanoeingOlympics: Beijing 2008Athens 2004<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in CanterburyAchievements:2008: Bronze medal in the K-4 500mCanoe Sprint whilst representingTeam Australia at Beijing 20082004: Represented Team Australia atAthens 2004; achieving 6th place inthe K-4 500m2003: Bronze medal in the K-4 1000m Canoe Sprint at the ICF CanoeSprint World Championships held in Georgia, USA.Silver Gold BronzeInteresting fact: Gurkha Rifleman Kushal had to have both his legs amputatedbelow the knee when his vehicle struck an IED in Musa Qala on 15 November,2008. Having found his interest in Athletics in November 2010, Kushal has onlybeen training <strong>and</strong> running on blades for two years. Once he has left the Army,he is hoping to qualify to compete for ParalympicsGB.In 2011, Kushal made the national news when he passed his motorcycle test<strong>and</strong> became the first double leg amputee to do this.Simon PercyBorn: 02/07/1971<strong>Sport</strong>: SwimmingOlympics: Barcelona 1992<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in ChathamAchievements:1992: Represented Team NewZeal<strong>and</strong> at Barcelona 1992;achieving 28th place in the 200mBackstroke <strong>and</strong> the 200m IndividualMedley <strong>and</strong> 33rd place in the 100mBackstroke1990: 5th place in the 100m Backstroke at the XIV Commonwealth Games heldin Auckl<strong>and</strong>, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>.Robert Ian ShortBorn: 11/08/1972<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: Beijing 2008Sydney 2000<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Born in MaidstoneAchievements:2011: Silver medal at the XVIPan American Games held inJalisco, Mexico2008: Represented Team Canada atBeijing 2008; achieving 10th place2007: Gold medal at the XV Pan American Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil2003: Silver medal at the XIV Pan American Games held in Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic2000: Represented Team Canada at Sydney 2000; achieving 10th place1999: Gold medal at the XIII Pan American Games held in Winnipeg, Canada1995: Silver medal at the XII Pan American Games held in Mar del Plata,Argentina at his first International Senior tournament.<strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Overseas - 69
Jennifer WilsonBorn: 27/03/1979<strong>Sport</strong>: HockeyOlympics: London 2012Beijing 2008Athens 2004<strong>Kent</strong> connection: Trains withCanterbury Hockey ClubAchievements:2012: Represented Team SouthPhoto by Benjamin TomsAfrica at London 2012; achieving10th place2010: Represented South Africa at the XIX Commonwealth Games held inDelhi, India; achieving 4th place2008: Represented Team South Africa at Beijing 2008; achieving 11th place2006: Represented South Africa at the XVIII Commonwealth Games held inMelbourne, Australia; achieving 8th place2004: Represented Team South Africa at Athens 2004; achieving 9th place <strong>and</strong>joint top goal scorer2002: Represented South Africa at the XVII Commonwealth Games held inManchester, UK; achieving 5th placeInteresting fact: Jennifer’s hero is Nelson M<strong>and</strong>ela whom she says is one of themost inspirational men her country <strong>and</strong> the world has ever seen.70 - <strong>Kent</strong>’s <strong>Sport</strong>ing Legends - Overseas
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