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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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