Alex Scotcher Explained

Birth Name:Alexander Scotcher
Birth Date:29 January 1980
Birth Place:Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Height:188 cm
Sport:Swimming
Event:Freestyle

Alexander Scotcher (born 29 January 1980) is a British former freestyle swimmer.[1]

An Aldershot-born swimmer, Scotcher attended Loughborough University and was a two-time gold medalist representing Great Britain at the World University Games.[2]

Scotcher swam at the 2003 World Championships in Barcelona.[3]

In 2006, Scotcher won a gold medal with England's team at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, swimming the second leg of the final. The favourites Australia finished in the bronze medal position and it was the first time since 1950 that they had failed to secure gold in the event.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Cost sinks an olympic dream . . 5 October 2006 . en.
  2. News: Belk seals surprise gold for Britain . . 26 August 2001.
  3. News: Scotcher Calls it a Career . . 23 May 2006.
  4. News: VIP welcome for gold hero . Witney Gazette . 1 April 2006 . en.