Grant Robins

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Grant Robins
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NationalityEnglish
Born1969
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Sport
Club Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club

Grant Alan Robins (born 1969), is a male former swimmer who competed for England.

Swimming career

Robins became a National champion after winning the 1991 ASA National Championship in the 200 metres backstroke. [1] He then successfully defended his title the following year. [2] He also won the 200 metres medley title in 1989 and 1990 [3] [4] and the 400 metres medley in 1992 and 1993. [5] [6]

Robins represented England in the 100 metres and 200 metres backstroke and the 200 metres individual medley, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. [7] [8]

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References

  1. "Lord, Craig. "Slimmer Read is ready for Athens." Times, 3 Aug. 1991, p. 33". Times Digital Archive.
  2. ""For the Record." Times, 13 June 1992, p. 43". Times Digital Archive.
  3. "Downes, Steven. "Selectors juggle numbers for Bonn." Times, 17 July 1989, p. 31". Times Digital Archive.
  4. ""Results from Crystal Palace." Times, 30 July 1990, p. 30". Times Digital Archive.
  5. "Lord, Craig. "Baker passes demanding examination of character." Times, 12 June 1992, p. 32". Times Digital Archive.
  6. ""For the Record." Times, 11 June 1993, p. 42". Times Digital Archive.
  7. "1990 Athletes". Team England.
  8. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.