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Pete will be going for Gold at the Commonwealth Games |
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In 2002, Pete became the senior European champion, achieved a ranking of fourth in the world and scooped gold at the Commonwealth Games. Two years later he and Leon Taylor came second at the World Cup and they both qualified for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. There they achieved the silver in the 10 metre synchronised diving event and Pete came fifth in the individual event.
At the British Gas National Cup in Sheffield in February, 2010 Pete and his diving partner, Chris Mears, came first in the men’s three metre synchronised dive. Pete also won the men’s 10 metre synchronised dive with Max Brick and scooped the gold medal in the men’s 10 metre individual dive.
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Fact File |
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| Date of Birth |
12.03.81 |
| Place of Birth |
London |
| Event |
Diving 10 metre platform |
| Achievements |
Olympic Silver medallist in 2004 in Athens, Commonwealth Gold in Manchester in 2002 and Silver in Melbourne in 2006, World Championship Bronze in 2005, World Cup Silver in 2002 |
| Aim |
To win Gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games |
| Height |
5 ft 6 inches |
| Weight |
65kg |
| Club |
Southampton Diving Academy |
| Coach |
Lindsey Fraser |
| Interests |
I have two kids so being a dad takes up most of my time. Also have an interest in cars and driving. |
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About Peter Waterfield |
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Pete is a diver competing mainly in the 10 metre Platform, although he has also competed in the springboard events over the years. This year he is aiming to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. He had a great start to the year winning the British Gas National Cup in February.
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