Robert Welbourn

Background

He was born in Chesterfield.

Career

He began his swimming career at Deeping Swimming Club in Deeping Saint James. In 2013 Welbourn was part of the British team that competed at the IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal. He took silver in the 400m freestyle, finishing behind America"s Ian Jaryd Silverman.

Achievements

• At both the 2004 and 2008 Summer Paralympics he won gold medals in the 4x100 metre freestyle relay (34 points) and silver medals in the 400 metre freestyle (S10) events.