Swimming - Kieren Perkins
Date of Birth
14th of August, 1973, Born in Brisbane
Age
22
Marital Status
Single
Coach
John Carew
Training venues
Brisbane
Training schedule
2 sessions every day, 6 days a week
Local club
Commercial
Major sponsors
Eyeline, Uncle Toby's.
Favourite event
1500 freestyle, 400 freestyle
Major competitions
Monte Carlo International-1989, Rome International-1990, Commonwealth Games-1990, World Championships-1991, Pan Pacs-1991, USA Open Championships-1991, Olympic Games-Barcelona-1992, Asia Oceania Grand Prix 1993, Pan Pacs-1993, Commonwealth Games-1994, World Championships-1994, Pan Pacs-1995
Favourite competition locality
Homebush in Sydney and Chandler in Brisbane
If you weren't an athlete what would you do?
Not a valid question !!!!
Medals won
1990-Commonwealth Silver, 1992-Olympic Gold and Silver, 1994-Commonwealth Games- 4 Gold medals
Most satisfying win
400 freestyle at World Championships, 1994 and 1500 freestyle at Olympics 1992
Most admired sportsperson
Wayne Gardiner
Most difficult opponent
The clock
Biggest triumph
1500 freestyle, 1992
Favourite pastimes
Boating
Favourite holiday destination
Whitsunday's
Favourite food
Lasagne
Pet hates
None
Most valued possession
Olympic Gold medal
Current ambitions
Olympic Gold
Life goals
To complete swimming career and make successful transition to business.
If you were on a deserted island who would you like to be with?
Not prepared to answer that
What do you miss about Australia when you are away?
Everything