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Chris Mears

Welcome to Chris Mears’ profile page.

Personal Data

Date Of Birth: 7th February 1993

Born: Reading

Height: 1.72m

Weight: 68kg

Team/Club: Southampton Diving Academy

Coach: Lindsey Fraser

International Competitions

Competition Event Year Score Medal/Position
Olympic Games 3m Springboard 2012 439.75 9th
  3m Synchro   432.60 5th
World Championships 1m Springboard 2011 361.20 14th
  3m Springboard   371.10 30th
  3m Synchro   403.68 7th
FINA World Cup 3m Springboard 2012 413.55 16th
  3m Synchro   390.30 10th
  3m Springboard 2010 398.90 17th
European Championships 3m Springboard 2012 417.45 8th
  3m Synchro   390.84 5th
  1m Springboard 2010 267.70 28th
  3m Springboard   342.40 19th
  3m Synchro   398.37 5th
Commonwealth Games 3m Synchro 2010 400.95 4th
World Junior Championships 1m Springboard 2008 374.85 15th
  3m Springboard   448.55 7th
European Junior Championships 1m Springboard 2008 403.45 SILVER
  3m Springboard   414.35 BRONZE
  10m Platform   408.40 BRONZE

Domestic Events

Competition Event Year Score Medal/Position
British Gas Diving Championships 1m Springboard 2013 362.90 BRONZE
  3m Springboard   321.55 7th
  3m Springboard 2012 428.05 BRONZE
  3m Synchro   428.34 GOLD
  1m Springboard 2011 344.50 SILVER
  3m Springboard   413.85 BRONZE
  3m Synchro   398.22 GOLD
  1m Springboard 2010 329.90 5th
  3m Springboard   363.05 5th
  3m Synchro   383.07 GOLD
  1m Springboard 2008 265.40 4th
  3m Springboard   255.50 8th
  3m Synchro   320.55 SILVER
British Gas National Cup 1m Springboard 2012 366.95 SILVER
  3m Springboard   453.65 SILVER
  1m Springboard 2011 347.55 4th
  3m Springboard   415.95 BRONZE
  3m Synchro   382.62 GOLD
  1m Springboard 2010 290.70 5th
  3m Springboard   308.45 7th
  3m Synchro   350.07 GOLD


In the Pool

Greatest achievement to date: Finishing ninth in the World Cup prelim. It was my first World event and I dived really well under pressure.

Aspiration: To be part of the 2012 Olympic team  

Who has been greatest influence on you: My coach, Lindsay Fraser.

When did you begin diving: My Mum sent me to lessons run through the council because I used to jump around the house too much!

Out of the Pool

Other sports: Long jump and tennis

Ultimate relaxation: Eat a banana and listen to music

Tip for the top: Always listen to your coach.

 

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