Mike Fibbens
British swimmer
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Michael Wenham Fibbens (born 31 May 1968) is an English former competitive swimmer
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| Full name | Michael Wenham Fibbens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nickname | "Mike" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National team | Great Britain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 May 1968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Hatfield Swimming Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Swimming career
He represented Great Britain in three consecutive Summer Olympic Games, the FINA world championships and the European championships, and competed for England in the Commonwealth Games.[1]
He is a four times winner of the British Championship in 50 metres freestyle (1989, 1991, 1993, 1994)[2][3] and a four times winner in the 100 metres freestyle (1989, 1991-1993).[4][5][6] He also won the 50 metres butterfly title in 1991 and 1994 [7][8] and the 100 metres butterfly title in 1991 and 1993.[9][10]
Personal life
His elder sister Nikki Fibbens was also an Olympic swimmer (as was her husband Doug Campbell, and his brother Iain Campbell).
