Olympic Media Guide 5/8/04 - sportcentric
Olympic Media Guide 5/8/04 - sportcentric
Olympic Media Guide 5/8/04 - sportcentric
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Matthew Kidd Age 24Gavin Meadows Age 26Date of Birth: 27.10.79Born: Cairo, EgyptLives: Auburn,Alabama (USA)Nickname: MattClub: Auburn/LeatherheadCoach: Ron Philpot/David MarshHeight: 1.86mWeight: 78kgDate of Birth: 08.09.77Born: BradfordLives: LeedsNickname: KevClub: City of LeedsCoach: Ian GreysonHeight: 1.89mWeight: 83kgTRAINS: AuburnOCCUPATION: StudentFirst Sporting Success: National Age Group ChampionFinest Sporting Moment: Being the first British manunder the 50-second barrier in the 100m Freestyle (LC)and winning silver at the Commonwealth Games inManchesterTips for the Top: Determination, motivationFirst GB Selection Year: 1995Sporting Heroes: Sir Steve RedgraveClosest Friend in Sport: Eddy SmoothFavourite Sport Other than Swimming: RugbyThree Words that Best Describe you:Determined, motivated, relaxedWould Most like to Meet: Rachael StevensPrized Possessions: NCAA Championship RingBiggest Influence on Career: ParentsToughest Opponent: World record holder Fred BousquetFavourite Venue: Ponds Forge SheffieldTips to Relax: Listen to some music, spend timewith friendsWhere do you see yourself in 10 Years?Working in LondonSwimming: PBT50free – 22.70 Sheffield 20<strong>04</strong>100free – 49.62 Sheffield 20<strong>04</strong>TRAINS: LeedsOCCUPATION: StudentFirst Sporting Success: National Age Group ChampionFinest Sporting Moment: Winning bronze in the 100mfreestyle at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala LumpurTips for the Top: Have no fearFirst GB Selection Year: 1995Sporting Heroes: Daley ThompsonClosest Friend in Sport: Andy ClaytonFavourite Sport Other than Swimming: FootballThree Words that Best Describe you:Laid-back, friendly, determinedWould Most like to Meet: Winston ChurchillPrized Possessions: My watchBiggest Influence on Career: ParentsToughest Opponent: Paul PalmerFavourite Venue: Challenge Pool, Perth, AustraliaTips to Relax: Sit on the toilet and read the paperSwimming: PBT100free - 50.<strong>04</strong>200free – 1:49.4Career Highlights:Winning gold at the European Championships in the4x200 freestyle relay, bronze in the 4x200 free relay atthe 1998 World Championships and winning the 100mfreestyle bronze 1998 Commonwealth GamesCareer Highlights:Making the <strong>Olympic</strong>s team and swimming in theCommonwealth Games in Manchester24