paralympics gb staff - sportcentric
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David Hill<br />
Date of Birth: 23.03.89<br />
Born: Exeter<br />
Lives: Exmouth, Devon<br />
Nickname: De, De De<br />
or Rooney<br />
Club: Kelly College<br />
Classification: S9, SB9, SM9<br />
Coach: Robin Brew<br />
Height: 1.78m<br />
Weight: 61kg<br />
First Sporting Success:<br />
Winning seven gold medals at the DSE National<br />
Junior Championships, Darlington 2000<br />
Finest Sporting Moment:<br />
Gaining the qualifying time for the Paralympic<br />
Games in Athens at the Trials in May 2004<br />
Tips for the Top: Train hard, listen to your coach and<br />
train at the right intensity at the right time<br />
First GB Selection Year: 2004<br />
Sporting Heroes: Sharron Davies<br />
Closest Friend in Sport: Sam Lander at Exmouth SC<br />
Favourite Sport Other than Swimming: Cycling<br />
Hobbies: Computers, technology, running and cycling<br />
Three Words that Best Describe you:<br />
Quiet, modest and determined<br />
Would Most like to Meet: Rowan Atkinson<br />
Most Prized Possessions: My medal collection<br />
Ambitions: To win gold at the Paralympic Games<br />
Biggest Influence On Career: My own determination<br />
Toughest Opponent: James Crisp<br />
Favourite Venue: Sheffield<br />
Tips to Relax: Listen to music<br />
Where do you see yourself in 10 Years<br />
To be a high profile disability swimmer, preparing<br />
for the 2016 Paralympic Games.<br />
MAJOR EVENTS:<br />
Paralympic Trials 2004: SILVER 100m Backstroke (S9)<br />
British Championships 2004: GOLD 50m Backstroke (S9)<br />
DSE Junior Championships 2004:<br />
GOLD 50m Backstroke (S9)<br />
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