Matt Walker
English swimmer and Olympic competitor
Born
April 25th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Competed in swimming events, specializing in freestyle and individual medley. Represented Great Britain at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, earning a place in the 400m individual medley final. Achieved success in various international competitions, including the World Swimming Championships and European Championships, contributing to the development of swimming in the UK.
Competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics
Won multiple medals at World and European Championships
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