| SARAH BAILEY |
disability swimmer |
| Club: |
Stretford S.C. |
| Coach: |
Colin Hood |
| Classification: |
S10, SB9 & SM10 |
| Height: |
175cm |
| Weight: |
70kg |
| DOB: |
26 October 1977 |
| Birthplace: |
Manchester |
| Lives: |
Manchester |
| Nickname: |
Bails |
| INTERNATIONAL / DOMESTIC EVENTS: |
Paralympic Games, Athens 2004
BRONZE 100m Freestyle 1.05.14
SILVER 100m Breaststroke 1.25.38
SILVER 200m IM 2.43.34
4th 50m Freestyle 30.74
5th 100m Backstroke 1.19.36
5th 400m Freestyle 5.07.08
6th 4x100m Freestyle (34 Points) 4.54.38
World Championships, Argentina 2003
GOLD 100m Freestyle (S10)
GOLD 400m Freestyle (S10)
GOLD 200m IM (S10)
SILVER 100m Backstroke (S10)
SILVER 100m Breaststroke (SB9)
BRONZE 50m Freestyle (S10)
Commonwealth Games, Manchester 2002
10th 50m Freestyle
7th 100m Freestyle
European Championships, Sweden 2001
GOLD 100m Backstroke
GOLD 100m Breaststroke
GOLD 400m Freestyle
GOLD 200m I.M
SILVER 50m Freestyle
SILVER 100m Freestyle
Paralympics, Sydney 2000
SILVER 100m Backstroke
SILVER 4x100m Medley Team
European Championships, Germany 1999
GOLD 100m Backstroke
GOLD 200m I.M
GOLD 4x100m Medley Relay
SILVER 400m Freestyle
SILVER 50m Freestyle
SILVER 100m Breaststroke
BRONZE 100m Freestyle
World Championships, New Zealand 1998
SILVER 100m Backstroke
SILVER 4x100m Medley Relay
BRONZE 200m IM
BRONZE 400m Freestyle
BRONZE 100m Breaststroke
BRONZE 4x100m Freestyle Relay
European Championships, Spain 1997
GOLD 200m IM
GOLD 100m Backstroke
GOLD 100m Breaststroke
GOLD 400m Freestyle
GOLD 4x100m Freestyle Relay
GOLD 4x100m Medley Team
SILVER 50m Freestyle
SILVER 100m Freestye
Paralympics, Atlanta 1996
GOLD 200m I.M
GOLD 100m Backstroke
GOLD 100m Breaststroke
SILVER 400m Freestyle
BRONZE 100m Freestyle
European Championships, France 1995
GOLD 400m Freestyle
GOLD 200m I.M
GOLD 100m Backstroke
GOLD 100m Breaststroke
SILVER 50m Freestyle
SILVER 100m Freestyle
BRONZE 4x100m Freestyle Relay
BRONZE 4x100m Medley Relay
World Championships, Malta 1994
GOLD 200m I.M
GOLD 100m Breaststroke
GOLD 4x100m Freestyle Relay
SILVER 100m Backstroke
SILVER 400m Freestyle, 4.52.93
BRONZE 4x100m Medley Relay
Paralympics, Barcelona 1992
GOLD 200m IM
GOLD 100m Backstroke
SILVER 400m Freestyle
SILVER 4x100m Freestyle Relay
SILVER 4x100m Medley Relay
BRONZE 100m Freestyle
| 50m Freestyle |
S10 |
Sydney |
28/10/00 |
30.40secs |
BR |
| 100m Freestyle |
S10 |
Mar Del Plata |
12/12/02 |
1:04.95secs |
BR |
| 200m Freestyle |
S10 |
Atlanta |
19/08/96 |
2:21.11secs |
BR |
| 400m Freestyle |
S10 |
Atlanta |
19/08/96 |
4:50.96secs |
BR,ER |
| 800m Freestyle |
S10 |
Sheffield |
07/04/04 |
2:53.21 secs |
BR |
| 50m Backstroke |
S10 |
Sydney |
27/10/00 |
36.41secs |
BR |
| 100m Backstroke |
S10 |
Perpignan |
07/09/95 |
1:15.02secs |
BR, ER |
| 200m Backstroke |
S10 |
London |
29/07/94 |
2:36.56secs |
BR,ER & WR |
| 50m Breastroke |
SB9 |
Sheffield |
09/04/04 |
40.54secs |
BR |
| 100m Breastroke |
SB9 |
Athens |
09/04 |
1:25.38secs |
BR |
| 200m Breastroke |
SB9 |
Sheffield |
31/10/93 |
3:10.48secs |
BR,ER |
| 50m Butterfly |
S10 |
Atlanta |
17/08/96 |
35.45secs |
BR |
| 200m IM |
SM10 |
Atlanta |
17/08/96 |
2:38.38 |
BR,ER |
| 400m IM |
SM10 |
Wigan |
24/06/95 |
5:40.15 |
BR,ER &WR |
| 4x100m Freestyle Relay |
34pts |
Sydney |
26/10/00 |
4:52.02 |
BR |
| 4x100m Medley Relay |
34pts |
Sydney |
2681/00 |
4:06.85 secs |
BR |
First sporting success:
Being the fastest swimmer in my primary school, aged 9
Finest sporting moment:
Winning a gold medal on my internationla debut at the age of 14 in Barcelona
Tip for the top:
Life is a journey follow your dreams
First GB selection year:
1992
Sporting heroes:
Kristina Egerzegi, Daley Thompson, Sarah Hardcastle, Matt Biondi, Kristin Otto & Linford Christie
Closest friend in sport:
Gilly Leader, former scottish international
Favourite sport other than swimming:
Football, rugby, gymnastics, cycling
Hobbies:
Travelling & watching Manchester United
Three words that best describe you:
Confident, outgoing and hard working
Would most like to meet:
David Beckham
Most prized possession:
My Paralympic medals
Ambitions:
To win gold in Athens, be a TV presenter and inspire others to achieve their potential
Biggest influence on career:
My parents and coach Colin. They are always there come rain or shine and always have great advice and support no matter how well I am swimming
Toughest opponent:
Michaela Rutherford
Favourite venue:
Ponds Forge, Sheffield
Tips to relax:
Chat to your closest friend and clear your mind of politics
Where do you see yourself in 10 years:
Presenting on TV and coaching future internationals
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