Duncan Goodhew

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDuncan Alexander•Goodhew
Used nameDuncan•Goodhew
Born27 May 1957 in Marylebone, England (GBR)
Measurements183 cm / 80 kg
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

While still a student at Millfield School, Duncan Goodhew made his Olympic début in 1976 and finished seventh in the 100 metres breaststroke. At the 1978 Commonwealth Games he won silver medals in both individual breaststroke events and the medley relay, while at the World Championships that year he finished fourth in both individual events and won a bronze medal in the medley relay. A training spell at an American University under the great coach David Haller provided the final preparation for the 1980 Olympics, and in Moscow Goodhew won the gold medal in the 100 metres breastbone and a bronze in the medley relay. After his competitive career was over, Goodhew, who was bald because of a childhood illness that caused alopecia, became a familiar and easily distinguishable media personality.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GBR Duncan Goodhew
100 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 7
4 × 100 metres Medley Relay, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 2 h1 r1/2
1980 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GBR Duncan Goodhew
100 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 6
4 × 100 metres Medley Relay, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 3 Bronze

Special Notes