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| DAVID HILL |
disability swimmer |
| Club: |
Kelly College |
| Coach: |
Robin Brew |
| Classification: |
S9, SB9, SM9 |
| Height: |
178cm |
| Weight: |
61kg |
| DOB: |
23 March 1989 |
| Birthplace: |
Exeter |
| Lives: |
Exmouth, Devon |
| Nickname: |
De or De De |
IPC World Championships, Durban 2006
SILVER 34pt 4 x100m Medley Relay 5.14.56
4th 100m Backstroke 1.06.62
11th 200m I.M 2.37.48
15th 50m Freestyle 28.67
Paralympic World Cup, 2006
GOLD 4x50m Freestyle 1.57.43
4th 100m Backstroke 1.05.48 (S9)
13th 100m Freestyle 1.05.13
Paralympic Games, Athens 2004
8th 100m Backstroke
11th 200m I.M
Paralympic Trials 2004
SILVER 100m Backstroke (S9)
British Championships 2004
GOLD 50m Backstroke (S9)
DSE Junior Championships 2004
GOLD 50m Backstroke (S9)
Devon County Championships 2004
6th 100m Backstroke (able-bodied race)
DSE Championships (25m) 2002
GOLD 50m Backstroke (S9)
DSE Championships (25m) 2001
GOLD 100m IM (SM9)
First sporting success: Winning seven gold medals at the DSE National Junior Championships, Darlington 2000
Finest sporting moment: Gaining the qualifying time for the Paralympic Games in Athens at the Trials in May 2004
Tip for the top: Train hard, listen to your coach and train at the right intensity at the right time
First GB selection year: 2004
Sporting hero: Sharron Davies
Closest friend in sport: Sam Lander at Exmouth SC
Favourite sport other than swimming: Cycling
Hobbies: Computers, technology, running and cycling
Three words that best describe you: Quiet, modest and determined
Would most like to meet: Rowan Atkinson
Most prized possession: My medal collection
Ambitions: To win gold at the Paralympic Games
Biggest influence on career: My own determination
Toughest opponent: James Crisp
Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield
Tips to relax: Listen to music
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: To be a high profile disability swimmer, preparing for the 2016 Paralympic Games.
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