Michael Rock
Welcome to Michael Rock’s profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 13th March 1987
Born: Liverpool
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 77kg
Team/Club: Stockport Metro
Coach: Lars Humer
Personal Best
| Event | Time | Year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Course 100m Butterfly | 51.41 | 2009 | BR |
| Long Course 200m Butterfly | 1:54.58 | 2009 | BR |
| Short Course 100m Butterfly | 50.13 | 2009 | BR |
| Short Course 200m Butterfly | 1:51.32 | 2009 |
International Competitions
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 100m Butterfly | 2012 | 52.56 | 24th |
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 3:32.32 | 4th | ||
| 100m Butterfly | 2008 | 52:48 | 27th | |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:55.90 | 12th | ||
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 3:33.69 | 6th | ||
| World Championships | 100m Butterfly | 2011 | 53.20 | 25th |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:58.78 | 16th | ||
| 100m Butterfly | 2009 | 51.41 | 13th | |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:55.43 | 7th | ||
| Commonwealth Games | 100m Butterfly | 2010 | 55.20 | 12th |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:57.15 | SILVER | ||
| European Short Course Championships | 50m Butterfly | 2008 | 24.13 | 34th |
| 100m Butterfly | 52.36 | 20th | ||
| 200m Butterfly | 1:52.33 | 4th |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Championships | 100m Butterfly | 2012 | 52.02 | GOLD |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:56.48 | BRONZE | ||
| 100m Butterfly | 2011 | 52.70 | GOLD | |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:56.31 | GOLD | ||
| 100m Butterfly | 2010 | 52.66 | GOLD | |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:56.86 | GOLD | ||
| 100m Butterfly | 2009 | 52.03 | GOLD | |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:55.68 | GOLD | ||
| 100m Butterfly | 2008 | 52.30 | GOLD | |
| 200m Butterfly | 1:56.92 | GOLD | ||
| 100m Butterfly | 2003 | 56.75 | 10th | |
| 200m Butterfly | 2:11.42 | 21st | ||
| ASA Championships | 100m Butterfly | 2012 | 54.14 | 7th |
| 200m Butterfly | 2011 | 1:57.35 | GOLD | |
| 200m Butterfly | 2010 | 1:59.97 | GOLD | |
| 100m Butterfly | 2008 | 53.94 | BRONZE | |
| 200m Butterfly | 1.57.71 | GOLD |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: 100m Buttefly at the Olympic Trials. It was my biggest achievement so far, breaking the British Record in the heats. I then won the final and qualified for Beijing.
Aspiration: To do as well as I can at the Olympics. I will be looking for personal bests and to make the final of the 200Fly.
Who has been greatest influence on you: Mum and Dad, so supportive. They know how to pick me up if I don’t swim well.
Out of the Pool
One thing you can’t live without: Watch which my friends all chipped in to buy me before I went to the Offshore Centre School in Australia when I was 16.
Tip for the top: Master your technique first and never give in.
Life after swimming: Have a degree in law and to pursue that as a career. Be happy and I will maintain an interest in swimming.
Favourites
Band/Music: All types of music. I like Bon Jovi
