Ben Swain

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Benjamin William Oliver Swain (March 31, 1986) from Welwyn Garden City is a British synchronized diver. During the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, Swain took part in the Men's 3m Springboard Synchronized event with Nicholas Robinson-Baker.[1] Swain and Robinson-Baker were placed seventh at 2008 Summer Olympics in the synchronised 3m springboard event.[2] He won gold in 2009 in the 3m synchro with Robinson-Baker in the World Series leg in Mexico.[3] He suffered an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament in February 2010, ending his season,[4] after which Robinson-Baker partnered with Chris Mears that year.[5] Swain returned to diving in 2011 but did not make the Olympic team in 2012.[6][7]

Swain has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Manchester Metropolitan University.[8]

References

  1. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20080814173826/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/5/225185.shtml
  2. ↑ Mike Dickson (13 August 2008). "Diving coach Foley blasts judges for 'crucifying' GB pair". Daily Mail.
  3. ↑ "Nick Robinso-Baker". Glasgow 2014.
  4. ↑ "Diver Ben Swain's season over after cruciate injury". 2014. 5 February 2010.
  5. ↑ "Double gold for Robinson-Baker in Sheffield". The Star. 26 June 2010.
  6. ↑ "Sheffield's Ben is getting ready to take the plunge again". The Star. 8 March 2011.
  7. ↑ "Tom Daley set for emotional return at National Diving Championships following death of his father". The Daily Telegraph. 10 Jun 2011.
  8. ↑ "Diving" (PDF). Swimming.org.


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