About Gavin Meadows
Born 1977. Gavin Meadows is a British swimmer.
Gavin Meadows (born 8 September 1977 in Bradford, West Yorkshire) is a former international freestyle swimmer for England and Great Britain.
Early life He attended Bruntcliffe High School.
Swimming career Meadows competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics for Great Britain. A member of the City of Leeds Swim Club he is best known for winning the 1997 European title in the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay, alongside Paul Palmer, Andrew Clayton and James Salter.
He represented England in six events and won four medals, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Three of the medals came in the relay events and he also won an individual bronze in the 100 metres freestyle.
He is a three times winner of the ASA National Championship 100 metres freestyle title (1996, 1997, 1999) and won the 200 metres freestyle in 1996.
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Who is Gavin Meadows?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games silver medallist
When was Gavin Meadows born?
Gavin Meadows was born on 8 September 1977 in Leeds.
What is Gavin Meadows's occupation?
Gavin Meadows is a swimmer.
What nationality is Gavin Meadows?
Gavin Meadows is British.
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