Adam Whitehead In August 2002, at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, Adam made a dramatic return to International swimming by winning the men’s 100m breaststroke and taking a further two silver medals, making him the most successful male swimmer at the games. Twelve months previously Adam had virtually quit the sport following a dramatic failure at the Sydney Olympics, where he crashed out in 21st place. After suffering back and knee injuries and a bout of depression, the turnaround was remarkable. He puts it all down to a mental strength and a tenacious will to succeed. Adam spent ten years at the top of his sport both domestically and on the world stage. Giving Back Adam is passionate about “giving back” to others and has volunteered his time to work with some of the most vulnerable young people in the country. He has been involved with the Trust for the last ten years and has dedicated his post sport life to delivering and writing programmes that have reached over 300,000 young people. Competitive Record 2002 Commonwealth Games Gold 100m breaststroke (a new Commonwealth Games record) Silver 50m breaststroke Silver Medley relay Voted Swimming Times Male Swimmer of the Year, 2002 2001 World Student Games Bronze 50m breaststroke 2000 World Championships 4th 200m breaststroke Olympic Games qualifier 21st 100 breaststroke 23rd 200 breaststroke 1999 European Short Course Bronze 200m breaststroke 1998 Commonwealth Games Bronze 200m breaststroke. European Short Course Gold 200m breaststroke 1997 & 98 European Junior Two Silver 200m breaststroke Two bronze 100m and the 4 x 100 medley relay Highest World Ranking, number 1 in 1998 (200m Breaststroke, S.C) 16 Open British Championships