NEIL THOMSON
Nine times British long distance swimming champion with over 30 years experience as a swimming coach and personal trainer
Neil’s achievements
MARATHON SWIMMING
Great Britain International Long Distance Swimming team member
British Long Distance Swimming Champion (9 times)
English Channel relay crossing
Lake Ullswater 3 Piers 15.5 miles (record)
Derwentwater 3-way night swim 9 miles (record)
Lake Windermere 10.5 miles (7 occasions)
Lake Bala 2-way 6 miles (7 occasions)
MODERN TRIATHLON
British Modern Triathlon 2nd place (twice)
British Modern Triathlon Team Champion (9 occasions)
North of England Modern Triathlon Champion (6 occasions)
North of England Modern Triathlon Team Champion (15 occasions)
North West Modern Triathlon Champion (6 occasions)
North West Modern Triathlon Team Champion (20 occasions)
BIATHLE
Great Britain International Biathle Team Member
World Biathle Championship 5th place
European Biathle Championship 4th place
British Biathle Championship 2nd place
British Biathle Grand Prix winner
World Biathle Championship Team Gold medal
Neil’s qualifications
BA Degree in Physical Education, Religious Studies and History
Amateur Swimming Association teacher
Royal Life Saving Society teacher
Royal Life Saving Society Distinction award
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Focus Personal Trainer Qualification
Focus 1 Gymnasium Instructor award
Focus 2 NABBA Senior Gymnasium Instructor award