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David Cumberlidge

Getting to know: David Cumberlidge

3 Jul 2018

David Cumberlidge is a 6 ft 7 tall,  Chemical Engineering student who also finds the time for International swimming. Here we get to know a bit more about the freestyle sprinter.

Getting to know:  David Cumberlidge

Hometown: Hexham      

Biggest achievement: Commonwealth games medalist     

 Favourite place you have competed?  Taiwan

How to you prepare for a competition?  Relax

Pudding or cheeseboard?  Pudding

Who is your biggest fan? Jack Thorpe

What did you want to be when you were little? Pilot

Favourite place to chill? My Bedroom

What annoys you? Bad drivers

 

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