Trent Grimsey

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Category: Swimming

How did you become involved in swimming?

I became involved in swimming at a very young age. My parents wanted to be able to take me to the beach and know I wouldn't drown.

Who is your sporting hero?

David Daves - An Open Water swimmer from Great Britian

Age you started in your sport?

Competitively at age 9

Height, weight, age?

188cm, 78kg, 23 years old

Accreditation's/degrees/qualifications?

I have my diploma of Remedial Massage

What motivates you to continue in your sport?

Being the best. I want to be a World Champion, I won't stop until I am!

What motivated you to start your sport?

I'm very competitive and hate being beaten

What is your current business/job?

I'm a professional Open Water Swimmer

Who do you race for club/state?

I'm a member of Lawnton Swim Club and also the Australian Swim team

 
People that have inspired you both in sport and life?

Both my parents and my former coach John Rodgers

Great experiences that have happened in your life?

I get to travel the world doing what I love!

 
Your interests and hobbies?

Horse racing

 
One tip or quote that continues to inspire you?

Impossible is nothing...

Family Background(where did you grow up) and Current Family

I have always lived in Brisbane. I have two younger brother and an older sister

 
What is your happiest memory?

Silver medal at the 2009 World Championships in the 25km Open Water event

Who did you idolize growing up?

I always idolized older distance swimmers in my squad

Were you always one of the better athletes growing up?

No, the first time I won an Australian medal I was 15

What is one thing you would share with the children wanting to follow in your footsteps?

Stick in there even when the times get tough, it will all be worth it!

How has being involved/playing your sport changed your life?

I think it has definitely turned me into a better person as it has taught me some very important life lessons 

Who has been your biggest supporter?

Definitely my parents, they have done so much for me!

Who has been your best coach?

John Rodgers and Harley Connolly

Sporting Background?

I've only ever done swimming...

Favourite Foods/Diet you follow?

Hot chips and lollies

Your typical training split and favourite thing to train?

I love training aerobic, I could do it all day

Worst injury you have suffered?

I've never had an injury (touch wood)

What is the ultimate prize in your sport?

Olympic Champion

What do you find to be the toughest aspect of your sport?

Training in winter in an out door pool...

Your future goals in your sports, and goals when you finish your sport?

I want to be a World Champion and after I finish swimming I would like to open a chain of learn to swim schools

 
How do you deal with temptation?

It's very hard to deal with temptation but there are always ways around it

What is your favourite music/band/song?

At the moment I'm really into the 'Cold War Kids'

Do you believe "never giving up" is the difference between making it and not making it in any sport?

I really do believe it is!

Have you ever failed at anything? If yes how did you overcome this?

Yes, I have failed many time but failure only make me stronger in the long run as I make sure it never happens again

What inspired you to succeed?

Being the best in the world!

What is your favourite movie?

Grand Torino

What one lesson did you take from your parents?

Don't do something if you're not willing to give it 100%

What did you want to be as a kid growing up?

A firefighter

What is your worst fear?

Injury or sickness

If you could have dinner with 5 people who would they be?

My two brothers, Chris Lilly, David Daves and my mate Zack

What is one item you cannot live without?

Ear plugs, I can't sleep with out them

People you would like to thank?

My parents, they've done so much for me!

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