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Michael Rock (swimmer)
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Michael Paul Rock is a British butterfly stroke
swimmer.
Rock competed in the 100 m and 200 m butterfly events at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing
, China
, after becoming British champion in both events at the 2008 British Olympic Swimming Trials
in Sheffield.
At the 2010 Commonwealth Games
in Delhi
, India
, competed in the 100 and 200m butterfly events where he won silver at 200m.
As of 2008 he is a student at The University of Manchester, and is studying Law.
Butterfly stroke
The butterfly is a swimming stroke swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously. The butterfly kick was developed separately, and is also known as the "dolphin kick"...
swimmer.
Rock competed in the 100 m and 200 m butterfly events at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, after becoming British champion in both events at the 2008 British Olympic Swimming Trials
2008 British Olympic Swimming Trials
The British Swimming Championships 2008 were held at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield from 31 March to 6 April 2008. They also doubled as the trials for the Beijing Olympic Games....
in Sheffield.
At the 2010 Commonwealth Games
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events, making it the largest Commonwealth Games till date...
in Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, competed in the 100 and 200m butterfly events where he won silver at 200m.
As of 2008 he is a student at The University of Manchester, and is studying Law.
Personal bests and records held
| Event | Long course | Short course |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m butterfly | 52.28 NR | 53.66 |
| 200 m butterfly | 1:56.92 | 1:51.46 |
| Key WR:World OR:Olympic ER:European CR:Commonwealth NR:British | ||