Blake Cochrane
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Blake Cochrane OAM (swimming) became the first Australian para swimmer to go to four Commonwealth Games in Birmingham when he competed in the men’s 100m breaststroke SB7 and came away with the bronze medal. The 13-time Australian champion made his debut at Delhi 2010 aged 19 and has competed at every Games since, winning five medals across three different strokes (freestyle, individual medley and breaststroke). He is the most decorated male para swimmer at the Commonwealth Games.
Blake was born without fingers and toes and his parents encouraged him to take up swimming to combat his asthma. He started competitively when he was 16 and a year later was selected for the 2007 Arafura Games in Darwin. He made his Paralympic debut in Beijing in 2008 where he claimed silver in the 100m breaststroke SB7. He went on to win gold in the event at London 2012, took another silver in Rio in 2016 and completed the set with bronze at his fourth Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. He is also a veteran of four world championships, where he has also claimed a full set of medals in the event, including gold at Eindhoven 2010 and Montreal 2013.
Blake graduated in exercise physiology from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2017 where he also trains under Nathan Doyle. He and wife Lauren are parents to a son Eli.
Results History
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Additional Information
Languages Spoken:
No
Education Details:
Graduate from B. Clinical Exercise Science at University of the Sunshine Coast Dec 2017
Club details:
USC Spartans
Why did you begin your sport?
Had asthma as a child, but just generally just loved all sport. But the appeal of being in the water whether at the beach, or in the pool - it was just for me.
Do you have any pre-competition routines or rituals?
I listen to one particular song just before walking out on pool deck to race - its not on any other playlist I have - and I only listen to it in that moment - no one knows that that sing is.
What is your most memorable sporting achievement?
Winning Gold in London Paralympics in the 100m Breaststroke
Who is your hero / idol, and why? Have you ever met them?
Adam Gilchrist/ Johnathan Thurston - I believe both these men have the qualities I look up to in an athlete - they are the best at what they do/ have done, but are still very modest at it. But they are also great sportsman on and off the field. I have met JT.
Who has been the most influential person or people in your career and why?
My old coach and mentor Steve Hadler - just all round a great coach and individual. He always has so much character, and always has time for you, no matter what.
Do you have any hobbies away from your sport?
Spending time at the beach, SCUBA diving, University studies and Playstation
What is your sporting ambition?
To be the best athlete I can be, both in and out of the field of play. But also build a legacy for the next generation of athletes.
