Biography
Goodhew attended Windlesham House School and Millfield School (Walton House). He was the England swimming team captain, and Olympic champion. His bald head made him instantly recognisable. He was a member of the British bobsleigh team at the 1981 European Championships (cf. We Are the Champions, 1984 Grand Final)(He now works part time at Millfield school).
He is also an author and motivational speaker. He was appointed an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for services to sport.
Goodhew's 100 m breaststroke gold medal achievement was ranked 99th in the British network Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sporting Moments in 2002.
He has made a number of television appearances including Dave Gorman's Important Astrology Experiment.
After the London protests during the 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay, Goodhew stated that the protests were "a bad example for children".
On 29 September 2001, Goodhew participated in an international relay off the coast of California from Santa Catalina Island to Santa Monica. Of the eight international relay teams participating, each team had one swimmer with MS. Goodhew swam on the same team as organizer and MS activist Taylor MH. Proceeds from fund-raising were all donated the Myelin Project.
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