Hometown | Age |
|---|---|
Billingham | 15 |
Carrying the Flame through | |
Carrying the Flame on | |

Due to Sam's outstanding sporting achievements he was nominated, by his school, for the 'Teesside Schools' Sports Award'. Sam was shortlisted for an exemplary sporting achievement award on Wednesday 9th March 2011 but, what Sam actually received was Teeside Schools Sports Council, Sports Personality of the Year 2009-2010 . The award was presented by Gary Pallister, former Manchester United and England star and TV Football pundit. Sam was nominated due to his successes in swimming, one notable success was becoming Scottish National Champion for his Butterfly.