About Gregor Tait
Born 1979. Gregor Tait is a British swimmer.
Gregor Tait (born 20 April 1979) is a Scottish backstroke swimmer, and an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain. He has swum for Great Britain (or Scotland as noted) at the: Olympics: 2004, 2008 World Championships: 2003, 2005, 2007 Commonwealth Games (Scotland): 2002, 2006 Short Course Europeans: 2001, 2003, 2006
At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, he won the Men's 200m Backstroke in a Games Record, and also won the 200m Individual Medley. In addition, Tait also claimed two bronze medals at the 2006 Games. He was hailed as a "national hero" upon his return by Scotland's First Minister, Jack McConnell.
Tait was born in Glasgow. He is married to the Australian Olympic swimmer Alice Mills.
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Who is Gregor Tait?
British swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games gold medallist
When was Gregor Tait born?
Gregor Tait was born on 20 April 1979 in Glasgow.
What is Gregor Tait's occupation?
Gregor Tait is a swimmer.
What nationality is Gregor Tait?
Gregor Tait is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gregor Tait. https://biography.guide/gregor-tait/
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