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David Roberts CBE

David Roberts MBE

Ten top tips for getting on with the job.

Profile

Name:
David Roberts

Event:

  • 50m freestyle & fly
  • 100m free & back
  • 200m IM & 400m freestyle
  • Relays (Class S7)

Achievements:

  • New world record, four minutes 50.35 seconds in the 400m freestyle, Paralympic World Cup, Manchester (2009).
  • 2 x gold - 50m and 100m freestyle, Paralympic World Cup, Manchester (2009).
  • Appointed CBE (2009)
  • 11 x Paralympic gold medal winner, Beijing (2008)
  • Bronze medal, Commonwealth Games, Australia (2006)
  • Appointed MBE (2005)
  • 4 x Paralympic gold medal winner, Athens (2004)
  • 3 x Paralympic gold medal winner, Sydney (2000)
  • Multiple World record holder.

  • Be focused - know what you goal is, set your targets.
  • Don't be afraid to hurt - pain is temporary, Paralympic medals are forever.
  • Chase your dreams - they do come true.
  • Don't give up - even if you think all is lost - there's always a chance.
  • Be committed to yourself, your coach and your team-mates - without support you'll never get there.
  • You always need people to talk to, so pull together!
  • Be prepared - anything can happen and it does!
  • You can learn from failure as well as success.
  • Be open to new things - don't be afraid to learn.
  • Be proud of who you are and where you're from.
  • Be thoughtful - treat people with respect.
  • Smile - if you smile, the world smiles back at you!

You should always have dreams. When you've got dreams and you've got passion, the hard work comes easily after that.

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