Olympic Media Guide 5/8/04 - sportcentric

Adrian Turner 27Date of Birth: 21.01.77Born: SalfordLives: ManchesterNickname: Dhalsim,BillyBloodDropClub: Stockport MetroCoach: Sean KellyHeight: 1.86mWeight: 84kgTRAINS: StockportOCCUPATION: SwimmerFirst Sporting Success: Five-yard goal poach at primaryschool. Flawless turn and finishFinest Sporting Moment: Winning a silver and a bronzemedal in my home town at the Commonwealth Gamesin 2002 and making the Olympic team….Deliverance!Tips for the Top: Success consists simply of getting upone more time than you fall. Get up. GET UP!First GB Selection Year: 1997Sporting Heroes: Lance Armstrong, Mohammad Aliand James Cracknall (and many more)Closest Friend in Sport: Stephen ParryFavourite Sport Other than Swimming:Boxing, Rugby Union and FootballThree Words that Best Describe you:Unique, loving, drivenWould Most like to Meet: Sting (he has everything- does what he loves, has a top wife, tons of kids,a villa in Italy and millions of pounds)Prized Possessions: My integrityBiggest Influence On Career: Mum and DadToughest Opponent: Michael PhelpsFavourite Venue: Palma de MallorcaTips to Relax: Have a race day routine. Surrenderyourself to the momentWhere do you see yourself in 10 Years?Too far too seeSwimming: PBT200IM 2:01.06400IM 4:16.65Career Highlights:Silver and bronze medal winner in the 200m and 400mIndividual medley at the Commonwealth Games 200228