| Occupation: |
Athlete and Professional Speaker |
| Career Highlights |
| Olympic Games |
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2 |
SILVER 10m Synchro |
371.52 |
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2 |
13th 10m Platform |
585.81 |
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4th 10m Synchro |
335.34 |
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1 |
18th 10m Platform |
483.57 |
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| World Championships |
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2 |
BRONZE 10m Synchro |
367.95 |
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6th 10m Platform |
642.81 |
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2 |
Unable to compete |
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1 |
20th 10m Platform |
338.85 |
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| World Diving Cup 2000 |
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BRONZE Synchro |
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| World Cup 2000 |
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SILVER Synchro
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5th Individual |
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| World Championships 2003 |
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4th Synchro
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5th Individual |
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| European Championships |
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2 |
5th 10m Platform |
618.12 |
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1 |
BRONZE 10m Synchro |
295.44 |
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1 |
8th 10m Platform |
514.83 |
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4th 10m Synchro |
248.28 |
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| Commonwealth Games |
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2 |
Did not compete |
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2 |
SILVER 10m Platform |
492.84 |
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1 |
BRONZE 10m Platform |
603.54 |
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| Arena Diving Champions |
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2 |
BRONZE 10m Platform |
431.49 |
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| FINA Diving Grand Prix |
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2 |
GOLD 10m Platform |
489.57 |
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| FINA Diving Grand Prix |
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2 |
GOLD 10m Synchro |
354.06 |
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| FINA Diving Grand Prix |
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2 |
GOLD 10m Platform |
481.56 |
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6th 10m Synchro |
313.65 |
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| FINA Diving Grand Prix |
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2 |
SILVER 10m Platform |
426.90 |
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| FINA Diving Grand Prix |
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2 |
4th 10m Platform |
479.04 |
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2 |
10m Platform (Semi Final) |
386.04 |
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| FINA Diving Grand Prix |
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2 |
GOLD 10m Platform |
485.46 |
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BRONZE 10m Synchro |
341.04 |
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2 |
GOLD 10m Synchro |
337.17 |
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5th 10m Platform |
416.64 |
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| GB vs Australia |
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2 |
BRONZE 10m Platform |
647.45 |
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| World Junior |
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1 |
16th 10m Platform |
400.10 |
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| European Junior |
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1 |
6th 3m Springboard |
498.10 |
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8th 1m Springboard |
453.60 |
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12th 10m Platform |
432.65 |
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1 |
14th 1m Springboard |
412.30 |
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12th 3m Springboard |
490.75 |
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6th 10m Platform |
491.05 |
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1 |
7th 5m Platform |
238.65 |
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20th 10m Platform |
232.20 |
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| Leon Taylor - General Information |
First sporting success: Winning a Junior School's diving competition at the age of 8.
Finest sporting moment: Winning a silver medal in the 10m Synchro at the Athens Olympics in 2004
Tip for the top: Have fun!
First GB selection year: 1992
How and why get involved in diving: It was one of the many sports that I picked up as a youngster, I used to swim and do gymnastics so I combined the two!
Closest friend in sport: Peter Waterfield
Other sporting successes: I swam and did gymnastics before I took up diving
Favourite sport other than diving: I enjoy watching most sports, especially extreme sports that involve some form of speed or height, the ones that really get the adrenaline going. I'm also a Rugby Union fan
Most prized possession: Health
Biggest influence on your career: My Mum and Dad. Without their sacrifice I wouldn't have got where I am today!
Toughest opponent: Myself
Biggest passion away from diving: Having fun
Biggest disappointment: Coming 4th at the Sydney Olympics
How do you prepare to compete: I prepare thoroughly. The 6P's, Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance!
Favourite venue and why: Barcelona because of the amazing view
Tips to relax: Watch DVD's and go to the cinema
Family: My mum and dad are called Sue and Ray and I have a sister called Nadine
Ultimate ambition: To enjoy life everyday!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Having fun |
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