NEIL THOMSON

Nine times British long distance swimming champion with over 30 years experience as a swimming coach and personal trainer

 Neil’s achievements

  • MARATHON SWIMMING

    • Great Britain International Long Distance Swimming team member

    • British Long Distance Swimming Champion (9 times)

    • English Channel relay crossing

    • Lake Ullswater 3 Piers 15.5 miles (record)

    • Derwentwater 3-way night swim 9 miles (record)

    • Lake Windermere 10.5 miles (7 occasions)

    • Lake Bala 2-way 6 miles (7 occasions)

  • MODERN TRIATHLON

    • British Modern Triathlon 2nd place (twice)

    • British Modern Triathlon Team Champion (9 occasions)

    • North of England Modern Triathlon Champion (6 occasions)

    • North of England Modern Triathlon Team Champion (15 occasions)

    • North West Modern Triathlon Champion (6 occasions)

    • North West Modern Triathlon Team Champion (20 occasions)

  • BIATHLE

    • Great Britain International Biathle Team Member

    • World Biathle Championship 5th place

    • European Biathle Championship 4th place

    • British Biathle Championship 2nd place

    • British Biathle Grand Prix winner

    • World Biathle Championship Team Gold medal

Neil’s qualifications

  • BA Degree in Physical Education, Religious Studies and History

  • Amateur Swimming Association teacher

  • Royal Life Saving Society teacher

  • Royal Life Saving Society Distinction award

  • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

  • Focus Personal Trainer Qualification

  • Focus 1 Gymnasium Instructor award

  • Focus 2 NABBA Senior Gymnasium Instructor award