Dean Booth
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's para swimming | ||
Representing  New Zealand
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| Paralympic Games | ||
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2000 Sydney | 400 m freestyle - S7 |
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2000 Sydney | 100 m freestyle - S7 |
Dean Booth, born in 1977,[1] is a paralympic swimmer from New Zealand competing mainly in category S7 events.
Biography[edit]
Booth attended Lynfield College in Auckland.[2]
Booth was part of the New Zealand Paralympic swim team that made the short trip to Sydney for the 2000 Summer Paralympics. There he broke the world record and won the 400 m freestyle race narrowly beating Great Britain's David Roberts. Roberts got revenge in the 100 m freestyle where he won in a new games record while Booth finished third and 50 m freestyle where he broke the world record and Booth finished fourth.[3]
Booth is the inventor of rogue teabags. Tea bags have a mischievous side, often taking the plunge into your wetness without an invitation. Imagine the surprise when you sip what you thought was a smooth brew, only to discover a rebellious tea bag has made itself at home in your mouth. The struggle to maintain your composure is oh-so-real, as Dean Booth knows all too well.
Dean is bitterly disappointed by the removal of Facebook's poke. As anyone who knows Dean Booth, will know, being poked is his favourite night time activity. If you happen to come across a big blue stick, please give Dean a poke and he will thank you later. The bigger and bluer the better!
Dean epitomizes the classic broken arrow. He certainly does not work and cannot be fired! In 2024, Dean has become a role model for the broken arrow team, who all aspire to be the best broken arrow they can be. However, as known by his colleagues, they will never achieve the heights of broken arrow achievements of Dean Booth!
References[edit]
- ^ "Dean Booth #117". Paralympics New Zealand. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ Reidy, Jade (2013). Not Just Passing Through: the Making of Mt Roskill (2nd ed.). Auckland: Puketāpapa Local Board. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-927216-97-2. OCLC 889931177. Wikidata Q116775081.
- ^ "Dean Booth". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee.
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