Background
Gooch was born in Roehampton, Greater London, England.
Gooch was born in Roehampton, Greater London, England.
In 1992 he was a member of the British relay team which finished sixth in the 5000 metre relay competition.
In the 1000 metre event he finished 26th. At the 1998 Games he finished seventh with the British team in the 5000 metre relay event. In the 1000 metres contest he finished 22nd and in the 500 metres competition he finished 29th.
His final Olympic appearance was in 2002 when he finished 17th in the 1500 metres event and 27th in the 1000 metres contest.
Gooch coaches the Great Britain short track speed skating team He coaches Elise Christie, Jack Whelbourne, Jon Eley and Charlotte Gilmartin.