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JOHN OWEN
open water

Club: City of Edinburgh
Coach: Frederic Vergnoux
DOB: 23rd November 1983
Weight: 94kg
Born: Manchester
Lives: Livingstone
Occupation: Student

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
European Championships
2006 17th 5km 57.05.2
DOMESTIC EVENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION


First sporting success: Probably winning gold in Scottish nationals

Finest sporting moment: Winning the British 5km in April 2006, breaking 8mins short course 800fc, and hitting 15:03 1500fc short course

Tip for the top: Always focus, listen and do the best you can

First GB selection year: 2005

Sporting heroes: Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett and Michael Phelps
 
Closest friend in sport: Robert Lang as well as my other fellow team mates
 
Favourite sport other than swimming: Running/cycling
 
Would most like to meet: Ewan McGregor
 
Most prized possession: Piano and computer
 
Biggest influence on career: Parents
 
Toughest opponent: Robert Lang - Fellow team mate - I'm always racing him!

Biggest passion away from swimming: Playing Piano, playing on the computer and meeting friends

Biggest disappointment: Swimming poorly in British Trials 2005 and missing Commonwealth Games times

Tips to relax: Lie down, breathe slowly and think positively

Ultimate ambition: To compete at the Olympic Games in 2008
 
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Hopefully satisfied with my swimming career and making a good living for myself


 


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