Grant Robins
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born1969
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Sport
ClubPortsmouth 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]

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.


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