Biography
Started: He first tried the sport at the Come and Try races organised by Swimming South Australia. He took part in his first competition at age nine. (novita.org.au, 03 Sep 2011)
Reason: "I loved the water as a baby. It is a great sport that uses a lot of the muscles in my body. I can do it without being encumbered with prosthetic legs or a wheelchair." (novita.org.au, 03 Sep 2011)
Awards: He received the Swimmers' Swimmer Award at the 2019 Swimming Australia Awards. (swimming.org.au, 24 Nov 2019)
In 2017 he was inducted into the Swimming South Australia Hall of Fame. (SwimmingSA, 30 Aug 2017)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as a board member of the Australian Swimmers' Association. (australianswimmers.com.au, 01 Jan 2023)
Sporting Relatives: His partner Ashleigh Cockburn has competed in Para swimming for Australia. (Facebook profile, 09 Oct 2020; swimswam.com, 08 Aug 2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 8, 1995
EducationInternational Relations, Politics - University of Canberra, Australia
Languages SpokenEnglish, Japanese
CoachLaura Brindley [club]; Greg Towle [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:07.94 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:22.06 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:28.96 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:29.48 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:09.47 |
| 7 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:06.60 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:48.23 |
| 11 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:05.77 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:09.00 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:27.45 |
| 4 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:19.67 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:05.96 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:27.94 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:23.51 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:08.08 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:43.45 |
| 9 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:06.26 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:09.04 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:30.59 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.80 |
