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Duncan Alexander Goodhew MBE (born
May 27,
1957) is one of the most instantly recognisable
UK swimming athletes. He was an
Olympic gold and bronze medallist at the
1980 Summer Olympics in
Moscow. Goodhew attended
Millfield school (Walton House). He was the England swimming team captain, and multi-Olympics champion. His bald head made him instantly recognisable. He in fact has
alopecia universalis (total lack of hair, not just on head), which gives him a minute
hydrodynamic advantage when swimming.
He is also an author and
motivational speaker. He was appointed an
MBE by
Queen Elizabeth II for services to sport.
He is mentioned in the
BBC TV series
The Office during a motivational speech by David Brent (Ricky Gervais), he's also mentioned in an episode of Little Britain in which a bald character is likened to the swimmer and also in
The Mighty Boosh, when a peacock crashes into his back in a speech made by Naboo.
He has made a number of television appearances including
Dave Gorman's Important Astrology Experiment.
Duncan's 100m breaststroke gold medal achievement was ranked 99th in the British network
Channel 4's
100 Greatest Sporting Moments in 2002.
Labeled London Olympic Torch Relay Protests "Bad Example For Children"
After the London protests during the torch relay, Duncan Goodhew stated that the protests were "a bad example for children".
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