Nick Robinson-Baker
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Date Of Birth: 24th June 1987
Born: Exeter, Devon
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 80kg
Team/Club: City of Sheffield
Coach: Steve Gladding
Nick Robinson-Baker made his Olympic debut at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. He placed seventh in the 3m Synchro.
In 2009 at the World Championships in Rome he finished seventh once again in the 3m synchro dive.
In the FINA World Series 2009 he had three podium finishes, gold in Mexico City and bronze in Sheffield and Doha.
International Competition
| Competition | Event | Year | Score | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 3m Synchro | 2012 | 432.60 | 5th |
| 3m Synchro | 2008 | 402.36 | 7th | |
| World Championships | 3m Synchro | 2011 | 403.68 | 7th |
| 3m Synchro | 2009 | 413.46 | 7th | |
| European Championships | 3m Synchro | 2012 | 390.84 | 5th |
| 1m Springboard | 2010 | 315.80 | 12th | |
| 3m Synchro | 398.37 | 5th | ||
| 3m Synchro | 2008 | 375.99 | 7th | |
| Commonwealth Games | 1m Springboard | 2010 | 385.10 | 6th |
| 3m Springboard | 435.50 | 5th | ||
| 3m Synchro | 400.95 | 4th | ||
| FINA Diving World Cup | 3m Synchro | 2012 | 390.30 | 10th |
| 3m Synchro | 2008 | 414.87 | 4th |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Event | Year | Score | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Championships | 3m Synchro | 2012 | 428.34 | GOLD |
| 3m Springboard | 2011 | 397.45 | 4th | |
| 3m Synchro | 398.22 | GOLD | ||
| 1m Springboard | 2010 | 398.40 | GOLD | |
| 3m Springboard | 424.45 | GOLD | ||
| 3m Synchro | 383.07 | GOLD | ||
| 3m Synchro | 2009 | 365.28 | GOLD | |
| 3m Springboard | 2008 | 406.25 | BRONZE | |
| 3m Synchro | 413.13 | GOLD | ||
| 3m Springboard | 2007 | 381.85 | BRONZE | |
| 3m Synchro | 373.77 | GOLD | ||
| British Gas National Cup | 1m Springboard | 2011 | 341.70 | 5th |
| 3m Synchro | 382.62 | GOLD | ||
| 1m Springboard | 2010 | 376.90 | GOLD | |
| 3m Springboard | 391.70 | SILVER |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: World Senior Gold Medallist, Triple World Series Medallist 2008/9.
Aspiration: I would like to be an Olympic medallist in the 2012 games.
Training Regime: I wake up at half seven am down to the pool by 9am, do an hour and a half dry land training (like trampolining etc). We get back into the water for about half eleven for an hour and a half then break for lunch. We ge back in the water for about two for an afternoon session for about an hour.
When did you begin swimming: I got into diving because I loved the water and enjoyed throwing myself off objects. I also learnt to swim as a young child at the age of two because I just loved the water.
Out of the Pool
Occupation: Full time athlete
Other sports: I like contact boxing, running and keeping fit.
Ultimate relaxation: Getting into a jacuzzi in Miami with a Pina Colada!
One thing you can’t live without: Food
Tip for the top: If you want to be the best you have to train harder than the rest.
Life after swimming: I would like to help others who are less fortunate than me and work with languages and travel the world.
How would you like to be remembered: I would like to be remembered as somebody who made an impression on everyone I met and as a hero in my own way.
Favourites
Films: Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile, Forrest Gump. Like films with Eddie Murphy in.
Band/Music: Soul Music, 60s,70s, 80s, Jazz and Blues.
Food: Fry up. I love an English Breakfast.
Hobbies: Shopping
Last book read: 1984 by George Orwell.
Favourite sportsperson: Mohammed Ali because he stood up for himself.
