Alan Bircher, Long-distance Swimmer
Name: Alan Bircher
Age: 25
DOB: 21/09/81
Height: 6ft 4inch (193cm)
Weight: 83kg
Club: University of Bath
Coach: Andre Vorontsov
Nationality: English/ British
Heroes: Parents for always being there no matter what (even if I can be a pain!!).
My mum for the way that she fought cancer with such a positive attitude and is now running marathons with dad 'not sure how much he enjoys running them!!!'
Best swimming experience: World Championships 2004 silver medallist.
Favourite sports people: Ronaldo, Jorg Hoffmann, Lance Armstrong
Favourite football Club: The mighty Tottenham Hotspur.
Favourite food: Chinese and Ben + Jerry’s
Favourite film: Rocky 1-5, Old school, Dumb and Dumber
Favourite TV series: Prison Break without a doubt
Favourite book: Both of Lance Armstrong's
Music: Pretty open minded - anything.
Things you hate: People who moan about doing hard work!
Favourite saying: Carpe Diem (seize the day)