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BLAKE ALDRIDGE
diver

Club: Southampton Diving
Coach: Lindsey Fraser
DOB: 4th August 1982
Height: 1.70m
Weight: 60kg
Born: London
Lives: Beckenham
Occupation: Diver

 

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
World Championships
2007 35th 3m Sprngboard 341.60
2003 18th 1m Springboard 317.97
European Championships
2008 15th 3m Springboard 346.10
6th 10m Synchro 412.98
2002 16th 1m Springboard 303.15
17th 3m Springboard 334.17
5th 3m Synchro 289.59
FINA Diving World Cup
2008 BRONZE 10m Synchro 446.07
FINA Diving World Series
Sheffield 2008 GOLD 10m Synchro 429.12
Tijuana 2008 5th 10m Synchro 398.52
FINA Diving Grand Prix (Zhuhai)
2005 7th 3m Synchro 275.37
FINA Diving Grand Prix (Manchester)
2001 11th 3m Springboard 517.02
BRONZE 3m Synchro 243.63
FINA Diving Grand Prix (Rostock)
2005 13th 3m Springboard 336.30
2003 10th 3m Synchro 264.24
CAMO Invitiational Meet
2007 GOLD 10m Synchro 440.10
5th 10m Platform 463.50
FINA Diving Grand Prix (Madrid)
2005 17th 3m Springboard 341.58
GB vs Australia International
2002 4th 1m Springboard 326.95
4th 3m Springboard 585.35
4th 10m Platform 574.55
World Junior Championships
1999 GOLD 10m Platform
European Junior Championships
2000 7th 3m Springboard 474.80

5th 10m Platform 453.55
DOMESTIC EVENTS
British Championships
2008 GOLD 10m Synchro 431.25
SILVER 3m Springboard 422.50
4th 10m Platform  415.35
2007 GOLD 3m Springboard 408.50
SILVER 3m Synchro 368.52
5th 10m Platform 372.70
2003 SILVER 1m Springboard 310.05
BRONZE 3m Springboard 600.11
BRONZE 10m Platform 514.83
SILVER 10m Synchro 283.41
2002 BRONZE 10m Platform 460.32
SILVER 3m Synchro 254.40
SILVER 10m Synchro 285.39
2001 GOLD 3m Springboard 537.40
GOLD 3m Synchro 253.38
ASA National Championships
2002 SILVER 10m Synchro  
GENERAL INFORMATION


Finest sporting moment: Winning gold at the FINA Diving World Series (2008) and winning bronze at the Beijing World Cup event

Tip for the top: Work hard, aim high and never give up

First GB selection year: 1995

How did you get involved in diving: When I was 18 months old I was taken to the U.S, I used to run along the edge of the poolside and dive in head first. When I learnt to swim my parents saw an advert for diving so I went along, I started diving when I was 5 years old!

Sporting heroes: Jonathan Edwards

Closest friend in sport: Peter Waterfield

Favourite sport other than diving: Golf Three words that best describe you: Fun, loud and 'Up for a Laugh!!'

Most prized possession: A gold necklace and pendant that was made for my 21st birthday from my Mum and Nan.

Biggest influence on career: Mum and Dad

Toughest opponent: Peter Waterfield

Biggest passion away from diving: To be rich

Biggest disappointment: Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games and not being taken

How do you prepare to compete: I prepare by trying to relax and not changing my routine

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold medal

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Retired from diving or maybe winning a gold Olympic medal

 

LAST UPDATED 16th June 2008

 

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