Ben Proud

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Full Name:	Benjamin Proud
Nickname(s):	Ben
Born:	September 21st, 1994
	London, England
Nationality:	Great Britain
Status:	Active

Benjamin Proud Benjamin Proud, also known as Ben, is an English Olympian. He was a two-time 2014 Commonwealth Games champion at just 19 years old. Born Sept. 21, 1994 to Nick and Sally Proud, Ben improved quickly to become one of the world's fastest swimmers. In a field full of seasoned athletes, Proud is made his own waves at such a young age. Malaysian roots Although born in London, Proud was raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and lived there until he was 16 years old. In Malaysia he competed for Alice Smith School, which he joined at the age of seven and was its team's youngest member. He was trained by Francis Kiu - a coach who Proud claims taught him all of the fundamental basics and gave him his technique. At 16 Proud made the decision to move back to England, and make a career out of the sport. Early swimming in Malaysia Proud experienced his first international competitions in Malaysia - he won the 50m butterfly and finished second in the 50m freestyle at the Malaysian Open. Previously he had swum at the national age groups. Raw sprinter Proud is a raw sprinter, and has a passion for the 50's. He says that 50m races were …

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