James Radcliffe (Radders)
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Club : |
Preston and Gallica |
Coach : |
Rob Greenwood |
DOB : |
28/02/1990 |
Height : |
5'7 |
Born : |
Blackpool |
Lives : |
Cleveleys |
International Events :
UK school games 2006 swimming for England North in the 1500free (2nd)
Domestic Events :
5th in the 1500fr (16yrs) at the 2006 national youth championships.
8th in the Open Final
Numerous north Lancs Open titles and regional titles in the 1500, 800 n 400 free and 400I.M.
Records Held :
Gallica records for 1500 and 800 free
Stockport metro open meet record holder for 1500fr for ages 15-18 years
North Lancs. Open record holder for numerous distance events
First Sporting Success :
winning the 1500fr at north lancs when I was 11. Going to the National Micro league Final at 10years.
Finest Sporting Moment :
swimming for England North at the 1st ever UK school games in Glasgow and winning my medal
Tip for the Top :
There's not a day goes by that I think that i've had enough and there's nothing left, but 'Desire' means "never quit!"
Why train with Gallica :
top squad, top coach, enough said!!
Sporting Heroes :
David Davies, Steve Parry, Valentino Rossi
Closest Friends in Sport :
everyone at Gallica
Favourite sport other than swimming :
surfing, only when i get the chance
Three words that best describe you :
swim to win
Would most like to meet :
Grant Hackett and Jeff Hardy
Most prized possession :
car
Biggest influence on career :
my coach
Any pets :
no
Toughest Opponent :
myself!!
Biggest passion away from swimming :
sleeping, eating and watching DVDs
Biggest disappointment :
Falling off the block at Harrogate in 200 Fly when going for my national time!
Favourite swimming venue and why :
definitely Ponds Forge in Sheffield...where else?! atmosphere is awsome!
Tips to relax :
SLEEP!
Ultimate ambition :
to get a gold medal at the 2012 Oympics in London!!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years :
swimming for Great Britain and one of the new faces representing speedo!!
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