Chris Walker-Hebborn

Christopher James Walker-Hebborn (born 1 July 1990) is an English swimmer who competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal at the latter.

Walker-Hebborn's preliminary heat performance in Rome secured him a place in the semifinals where, as one of the few swimmers not wearing the controversial full body suit. This is when he set a new British record to become a finalist. The record was to stand only briefly, as he broke it again in the finals (1:56.05), placing 9th.

He was offered a scholarship at Florida State University in January 2009 but returned to his Bury St. Edmunds home after just a few weeks due to lack of long course training.

Later career At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's 100 and 200 m backstroke, finishing in 20th and 22nd respectively. He was also part of the English medley relay team that won gold in a Games record, and the freestyle team that won bronze.

At the 2016, he teamed with Adam Peaty, James Guy and Duncan Scott in the GB team that won a silver medal in the men's medley relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He also finished in 11th in the men's 100 m backstroke. thumb

Competition results International competition Event Time Position World Championships 2009 200 m backstroke 1:56.05 (former NR) 9th

Domestic competition Event Time PositionBritish Championships 2014 100 m backstroke 53.82 GOLD 50 m backstroke 25.09 GOLDBritish Championships 2011 100 m backstroke 55.41 SILVER 200 m backstroke 2:01.94 BRONZEBritish Championships 2010 200 m backstroke 1:57.39 SILVER 100 m backstroke 54.78 SILVER 200 m freestyle 1:49.98 6th British Championships 2009 200 m backstroke 1:57.95 GOLD 100 m backstroke 54.96 SILVER 200 m freestyle 1:48.99 5th