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Megan Sylvester

Date of Birth04 Jul 1994
Height147cm.
Weight29kg.
Home TownBarnsley
Country of BirthUnited Kingdom
Megan Sylvester

Biography

Why did you start participating in your sport?:

My brother was already diving and his coach Adam Southeran asked if I would like to have a go

When and where did you start Diving?: 

Age 8 at ponds forge in Sheffield

Memorable Achievement:

Winning all three boards 1m 3m and platform at nationals the first time I competed in 2005

How often do you train?:

6 days 20hrs

Sporting Philosophy:

Train hard and sucess will follow

Influential Person:

Adam Southeran my coach he knows when to push me and he knows how to get the best out of me

Hobbies:

Dancing, ice skating, shopping going to the movies

For more information take a look at:british Swimming biog

GB MEDALS
gold medal 26
silver medal 16
bronze medal 26
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KEY FACTS
Host Nation: Australia
Opening Date 14 January 2009
Closing Date 18 January 2009
Competing Nations 23
Competing Athletes 1,550
Team GB Athletes 120
Sports 15
Team GB Sports 11