UNCLE TOBYS^® AMBASSADOR - GRANT HACKETT

D.O.B:                            09.05.1980

Nickname:                     Hacky

Resides:                         Melbourne

Height:                          198cm

Key Swimming Events: 1500m freestyle, 400m freestyle

Favourite Food:            Seafood and UNCLE TOBYS^® VITA BRITS

Favourite Music:           Candice Alley, Smashing Pumpkins

Background:

Grant is one of Australia’s most decorated World Championship swimmers, winning 18 medals at the FINA World Championships – the only swimmer to win 4 consecutive world titles in the same event (1500m Freestyle). 

Along with his World Championship accolades, Grant has won 7 Olympic medals (2 Gold and 1 Silver in the 1500m Freestyle); 5 Commonwealth Games medals and has been dubbed the ‘Greatest Long Distance Swimmer in the World’ with a World Record in both the 800m Freestyle and the 1500m Freestyle. 

In 2004, Grant received the Order of Australia Medal and in 2008, Grant was awarded Telstra’s ‘Swimmers’ Swimmer of the Year. 

Grant Hackett’s leadership, professionalism, dedication and exemplary performance are a model for anyone whose work calls them to lead by example. 

Grant is an all-rounder with an honest insight into performance management, harnessing effort and doing the simple things well. His personal motto is ‘Keep it simple’.  His discipline, persistence and caring nature makes Grant a natural role model and fantastic ambassador for any activity he undertakes.

Grant Hacket – Big Splash Training Tips
Focusing on technique is important, as is warming your muscles properly. This will let you train at your maximum capacity.

Efficiency and technique is important, otherwise you tire quickly in the water.

Fitness gives you stamina and speed.

1. 50 x sit ups
2. 50 x push ups
3. 3 x 20 squats
4. Running/Walking for 30-40 minutes
5. 3 x 10 Chin Ups.

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