Ian Powell (swimmer) explained

Full Name:	Ian Charles Powell
National Team:	Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK
Birth Place:	Guernsey, United Kingdom
Height In:	5 ft 10
Weight Lb:	170
Sport:	Swimming
Universityteam:	Florida State University

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]

Notes and References

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