Fresh from training new CRY patron David Walliams for his epic swim across the Channel, CRY Chairman Professor Greg Whyte (pictured left with David Walliams) has decided to undertake the challenge himself.

Weather permitting, Greg will be attempting his Channel swim on Sunday 6th August.  It is hoped that Greg's efforts will raise both money and awareness for CRY.

Professor Greg Whyte - Profile

After completing a Sports Science degree followed by a PGCE in Physical Education at Brunel University, Greg became a college lecturer in Physical Education. From here Greg moved to America to study for an MSc in Human Performance. Whilst there Greg also worked as a Post-graduate Teaching Assistant.

Greg then returned to the UK to become Principal Lecturer in Post-Graduate Study and Sports Science Support at the University of Wolverhampton where he also undertook his PhD. In 2001, Greg moved to the Olympic Medical Institute to become Director of Research before moving on to the English Institute of Sport where he became Director of Science and Research.

Greg has, and still does in some cases, worked as a consultant to a number of sports teams including:

Great Britain Olympic Triathlon Team
Great Britain Olympic Modern Pentathlon Team
Great Britain Biathlon Team
International track and field athletes
Benetton Formula One Racing
Team Subaru Rally
Team Royal Navy track and field and cross-country Teams
Football Clubs (inc. Liverpool, West Ham, Walsall, Milwall)

Greg has represented Great Britain in Modern Pentathlon for the period 1986-2000, winning over 80 International caps. This included 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, 10 World Championships, and 6 European Championships. Most notable successes included World Championships Silver Medal (1994), European Championships Bronze Medal (1991), Australian Open Champion (1989), and 7 times British Champion (Modern Pentathlon, Tetrathlon, Triathlon).

In addition, Greg also represented the Great Britain fencing team, including the 1991 World Student Games. Other sporting interests include triathlon having competed in Ironman, half Ironman, Olympic and sprint distances, in GB and abroad.

In addition to professional positions and sporting success, Greg has also held a number of honorary positions. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and between 1998-2001 was Chairman of the British Olympic Association Athletes' Commission and representation of athletes on the National Olympic Committee.

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