In 1976 he won a swimming scholarship at the University of Miami, but after half a year returned to UK, retired from swimming, and for two years worked with the police. He then opened a swimwear shop, first in Bristol and then moved to Cornwall. In 1998 he established a swimwear company Swim Products Limited, which he managed until 2010.[ In May 2010 he sold the company and his flat to return to Coventry, but died of a heart attack.][ He was survived by twin brother Gareth and sister Ann, also former competitive swimmers, and their parents Dennis and Lilian.]
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