Robin Francis

Robin James Francis (born 20 April 1982) is a South African-born former competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics, FINA world championships and European championships.

Francis was a two-time European championships silver medallist in the 400-metre individual medley (2001, 2003). He also won the silver medal at the 2004 World Championships in the same event. His 2001 performance ranked him second in the world and as a result FINA awarded him with the Best International Newcomer award.

Francis was drafted in at the last minute to compete in the men's 4 x 200-metre freestyle relay at the 2003 World Championships finishing sixth and earning Great Britain a potential place in the 2004 Olympic Games. He posted the fastest team split.

At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, he competed in the men's 200-metre individual medley in which he reached the semi-final, and the 400-metre individual medley finishing 12th.

British Championships

Francis dominated both Medley events over a period of four years breaking seven Senior British Records in the process.