Jordan Theaker
Club :
Gallica Squad (Level 1)
Coach :
Louise Robinson
DOB :
20th November 1993
Height :
5' 11"
Born :
Accrington, Lancashire
Lives :
Great Harwood

International Events :
GB Open Water Squad, France 2009

Domestic Events :
North Lancs. Bagcat Winner 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008
Lancashire County WPSA Bagcat Winner 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008
ASA National 12 Year Old Bagcat Winner 2006
2 Silver Medals at Nationals 2005 (4th in Bagcats)
5 Gold Medals, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze at Nationals 2006(1st in Bagcats)
2 Gold & 3 Silver Medals at Nationals 2007 (2nd in Bagcats)
1 Silver Medal , Nationals 2008
3 Gold Medals, Nationals 2009
Member of Lancashire County Squad 2007, 2009

Records Held :
Club Records at Great Harwood Otters / Blackburn Centurions

First Sporting Success :
3rd in 200m Backstroke North Lancs 2003

Finest Sporting Moment :
Winning the 400m Individual Medley at the 2006 Nationals ..... by a mile

Tip for the Top :
Work hard, always do what the coach asks of you

Why train with Gallica :
Good to train with swimmers who are winners

Sporting Heroes :
Steve Parry for putting something back in to Swimming

Closest Friends in Sport :
Everyone in Gallica squad

Favourite sport other than swimming :
Cross Country Running, Basketball & Ice Skating :-)

Three words that best describe you :
Will to Win

Would most like to meet :
Whoever hands me a medal at the Olympics

Most prized possession :
Mobile Phone & Collection of National Medals

Biggest influence on career :
Peter Green/Craig Lord/Derrick Miller (Coaches at Great Harwood Otters) & Louise Robinson

Any pets :
Cat (Tigger)

Toughest Opponent :
The Clock

Biggest passion away from swimming :
X-Box Live

Biggest disappointment :
Being injured at 2008 Nationals and struggling to swim

Favourite swimming venue and why :
Manchester Aquatic Centre, Great atmosphere

Tips to relax :
Be comfortable, listen to music and chill

Ultimate ambition :
To be an Olympic Medalist

Where do you see yourself in 10 years :
Training with Team GB