Ian Powell
Powell warming up for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games
Personal information
Full nameIan Charles Powell
National teamGuernsey, Channel Islands, UK
BornDecember 16, 1985 (1985-12-16) (age 38)
Guernsey, United Kingdom
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
University teamFlorida State University
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Guernsey
Island Games
Gold medal – first place2011 Isle of Wight50 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place2011 Isle of Wight100 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place2011 Isle of Wight200 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place2011 Isle of Wight100 m butterfly
Gold medal – first place2011 Isle of Wight200 m butterfly
Gold medal – first place2011 Isle of Wight4×50 m medley
Gold medal – first place2011 Isle of Wight4×100 m medley
Silver medal – second place2011 Isle of Wight50 m butterfly
Silver medal – second place2011 Isle of Wight4×50 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2011 Isle of Wight4×100 m freestyle

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]

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