Kenneth To

Fast Facts

Discipline: Individual Medley
Date of birth: 7/7/1992
Birthplace: Hong Kong, now based in Sydney
Nickname: Kenny
Sporting Idols: Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Ian Thorpe
Favourite Quote: “If you only train hard on the days you feel good, you’re never going to get anywhere”
Biggest challenge: Finally breaking 2 minutes for 200m Individual Medley

Biography

Kenneth has demonstrated immeasurable performances in the water, and at only the age of 19, has already competed against his swimming heroes Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte.

At the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai, To made himself well known to the general public with his accomplishment in qualifying for the 200m Individual Medley final. The pocket rocket of the Australian swim team, who claimed third fastest for semi-finals, clocking 1:59.02, showed the world he is well on his way to more International success for the future.

To has had success in numerous Australian swimming youth events including three gold medals at the 2010 Junior Pan Pacific Games in Hawaii and a gold, three silvers and two bronze medals at the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore.
Kenneth shows great potential and hopes to secure a position in the Australian team for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Major Achievements

2011 FINA World Championships – Shanghai
7th 200m Individual Medley Final

2010 FINA World Short Course Championships – Dubai
5th – 100m Individual Medley
6th – 200m Individual Medley

2010 Junior Pan Pacific Games – Hawaii
Gold – 50m Freestyle
Gold – 100m Freestyle
Gold – 4×200m Freestyle Relay
Silver – 4×100m Medley Relay
Silver – 4×100m Freestyle Relay

2010 Youth Olympics – Singapore
Gold – 4×100m Medley Relay
Silver – 50m Freestyle
Silver – 200m Individual Medley
Silver – 4×100m Mixed Freestyle Relay
Bronze – 100m Freestyle
Bronze – 4×100m Mixed Medley Relay