Neil Brooks

Neil Brooks

Neil Brooks was born on July 27th, 1962

Full Name: Neil Brooks
Place of Birth: Crewe, England
Occupation: Australian Swimmer
Stroke: Freestyle and Butterfly
Olympic Medalist: Yes, 1980 Summer Olympics
Commonwealth Games: Gold Medalist, 1978
Retirement: 1985
Inducted into: Australian Sport Hall of Fame

Australian swimmer who won Olympic gold and silver medals in the 1980s, setting multiple world records in the 4x100m medley relay. He's a celebrated athlete in Australian sports history.

Timeline
1966
Born in Australia
Neil Brooks was born on July 27, 1966, in Crewe, England, but grew up in Australia.
1980
Swimming Debut
Brooks started his swimming career, representing Australia in various international competitions.
1984
Olympic Medalist
Brooks won a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
1992
Retirement from Swimming
Brooks retired from competitive swimming, ending his successful career.
2001
Inducted into Hall of Fame
Brooks was inducted into the Australian Swimming Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the sport.
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FAQ
What was Neil Brooks event in swimming?
Neil Brooks specialized in the sprint freestyle events, particularly the 50m and 100m freestyle, and was a key member of the Australian swimming team in the 1980s.
What was Neil Brooks Olympic medal haul?
Neil Brooks won two Olympic medals, including a gold medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and a bronze medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
What was Neil Brooks world record in swimming?
Neil Brooks held the world record in the 100m freestyle in 1980, with a time of 49.24 seconds, a mark that stood for several years.
What was Neil Brooks relationship like with his coach?
Neil Brooks had a close relationship with his coach, Laurie Lawrence, who helped him develop into a world-class swimmer and provided guidance throughout his career.
What is Neil Brooks doing now in swimming?
After retiring from competitive swimming, Neil Brooks went on to become a swim coach and administrator, serving as the head coach of the Australian swimming team and later as the CEO of Swimming Australia.

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