Ian Powell (swimmer)

Ian Charles Powell (born December 16, 1985) is a former British competitive swimmer and was inducted as 21st Sporting Hero of the Sporting Hall of Fame in Guernsey (Channel islands). Powell specialized in butterfly and backstroke and his best finish was a third place at the British Swimming Championships in 2009 finishing in a time of 1.58.66 seconds to set a new Guernsey record for the event.[1][2][3]

Powell warming up for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games
Ian Powell
Personal information
Full nameIan Charles Powell
National teamGuernsey, Channel Islands, UK
BornDecember 16, 1985 (1985-12-16) (age 35)
Guernsey, United Kingdom
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
University teamFlorida State University

Charity work

In 2011, Powell was invited as the official Ambassador for the Skipton Swimarathon to work with sponsors Skipton International in order to help communicate the benefits of swimming and encourage people to sign up and raise funds for local good causes.[4]

Personal life

Powell is currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States and swims at the Walnut Creek Masters swim team.[5]

References
  1. "Powell wins British bronze medal". 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  2. "Powell Inducted into Sporting Heroes Hall of Fame | Guernsey Sports Commission". guernseysports.com. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  3. Express, Bailiwick. "Swimmer is 21st to receive sporting honour". Bailiwick Express. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  4. International, Skipton. "Olympic Hopeful Ian Powell Joins Skipton Swimarathon as Ambassador". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  5. "Ian Powell - USMS Swimmer". U.S. Masters Swimming. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
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