All of you probably know that I swimming the channel. You may or may not know that I am also (and more impressively) sporting a moustache for the month of November. It's for charity.
You can donate here:
http://ie.movember.com/mospace/1764636In the meantime here is a brief list of the differences between myself and Mark Spitz
| Spitz | Conor |
| Won 9 olympic gold medals | Has been (as yet) overlooked for selection |
| 7 olympic gold medals won in a single games | Has been (cruelly) overlooked for selection |
| Named World Swimmer of the Year in 1969, 1971 and 1972 | Not in contention for 2008. Fuckin’ Phelps. |
| Swam at Waikiki Beach every day. "You should have seen that little boy dash into the ocean. He'd run like he was trying to commit suicide | I also swim like I am trying to commit suicide |
| By the early age of 10, held 17 national age-group and one world record | I have some 1st place rosettes from pony camp |
| Was nicknamed "Mark the Shark" by his teammates. | Teammates don’t tell him his nickname to his face. |
| Retired at 22 | Will be lucky to retire at 65 |
| Had a moustache because they were the times | Times have changed, can you sponsor me please? |
Spitz looks like this:
I look like this:
