He also swam at the 1976 Summer Olympics. "Swimming." We haven't heard any unfortunate news about Duncan Goodhew having the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Goodhew's 100 m breaststroke gold medal achievement was ranked 99th in the British network Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sporting Moments in 2002. Times, 27 May 1978, p. 22", "Hennessy, John. They have two children. He now works part-time at Millfield School. Duncan Goodhew came to prominence as an international swimmer in 1976, finishing 7th in the 100m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympics that summer. His bald head made him instantly recognisable. His bald head made him instantly recognisable. [2], Goodhew came to prominence as an international swimmer in 1976, finishing 7th in the 100m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympics that summer. He has made a number of television appearances including Dave Gorman's Important Astrology Experiment. [5][6] At the ASA National British Championships he won the 100 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980 and the 200 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980.[7][8][9]. He appears in several episodes of Dave Gorman's Important Astrology Experiment, after Dave was instructed to befriend somebody with his initials, but whose life was very different. Official Sites. There are approximately 162 people named Goodhew in the UK.Approximately 3 out of every million people in the UK are named Goodhew. He also swam at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1]. Goodhew attended Windlesham House School and Millfield School (Walton House). He now works part-time at Millfield School. Duncan Goodhew - Biography.

He is also sardonically mentioned in the Only Fools and Horses episode "The Longest Night" by Tom Clark, the head security officer of the fictional Top Buyer Superstores. Celebrities and Famous People Who Passed Away Today in History. Lost all his hair at the age of 10 when he had an accident falling out of a tree, and has been completely hairless ever since. In the months following his death, dozens of Duncan… The first being a nickname for a trusted servant deriving from the Medieval English "gode" meaning "good" and "hewe", a servant (from the Olde English pre 7th Century "hiwan" meaning …

He is also sardonically mentioned in the Only Fools and Horses episode "The Longest Night" by Tom Clark, the head security officer of the fictional Top Buyer Superstores. "This name has two possible origins. He is mentioned in the BBC TV series The Office during a motivational speech by David Brent (Ricky Gervais), by The Toy Dolls in a song called Yul Brynner Was A Skinhead, in an episode of Little Britain in which a bald character is likened to the swimmer and in The Mighty Boosh, when a peacock crashes into his back in a speech made by Naboo and also in the Welsh psychedelic rock group, Sen Segur's song "Taith Duncan Goodhew" from their first EP, 'Pen Rhydd'.. We Are the Champions, 1984 Grand Final). After swimming competitively in America as a collegian at North Carolina State University, he was an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain and won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. [10], On 29 September 2001, Goodhew participated in an international relay off the coast of California from Santa Catalina Island to Santa Monica. Duncan Goodhew aged five, experiencing swimming for the first time (Image: Duncan Goodhew) ... That might have continued, were it not for the untimely death of his father at just 57. We Are the Champions, 1984 Grand Final). After the London protests during the 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay, Goodhew stated that the protests were "a bad example for children". Duncan Alexander Goodhew, MBE (born 27 May 1957) is an English former competitive swimmer. |  Duncan Goodhew was born on May 27, 1957. After swimming competitively in America as a collegian at North Carolina State University, he was an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain and won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Duncan Alexander Goodhew, MBE (born 27 May 1957) is an English former competitive swimmer.

Goodhew married Annie Patterson, a graphic designer from North Carolina, in December 1984, and they have two children.

Four years later, in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, he won gold in the 100m breaststroke, in a time of 1:03.34, and a bronze in the 4x100m medley relay. He is mentioned in the song 'Shaven Haven' by Kunt and The Gang and was also featured in The Macc Lads song "Al O'Peesha". 100m breaststroke champion at the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980. Victor Goodhew died in 2006. Together, they're seen playing hide and seek, frisbee, cycling and swimming. [4] He represented England and won three silver medals in the breaststroke events and medley relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor, known for The Little and Large Show (1978), Rock with Laughter (1993) and The Adventure Game (1980). Duncan Alexander Goodhew, MBE (born 27 May 1957) is an English former competitive swimmer. He was a member of the British bobsleigh team at the 1981 European Championships (cf. Aged 10, he fell out of a tree, a traumatic event which triggered permanent hair loss due to alopecia universalis. He is mentioned in the song 'Shaven Haven' by Kunt and The Gang and was also featured in The Macc Lads song "Al O'Peesha". Duncan was a guest on Radio 4 Extra's News Quiz Extra, Goodhew married Annie Patterson, an American graphic designer from North Carolina, in December 1984, and they have two children. He is mentioned in the BBC TV series The Office during a motivational speech by David Brent (Ricky Gervais), by The Toy Dolls in a song called Yul Brynner Was A Skinhead, in an episode of Little Britain in which a bald character is likened to the swimmer, in The Mighty Boosh when a peacock crashes into his back in a speech made by Naboo, and also in the Welsh psychedelic rock group, Sen Segur's song "Taith Duncan Goodhew" from their first EP, 'Pen Rhydd'.. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Male Members of the Order of the British Empire (G), Members (Members of the Order of the British Empire), Male Members of the Order of the British Empire, (1984 - He claims he was dyslexic; he is also an author and motivational speaker. present) ( 2 children). He has been married to Anne Patterson since 1984. Duncan Goodhew is alive and kicking and is currently 63 years old.Please ignore rumors and hoaxes.If you have any unfortunate news that this page should be update with, please let us know using this form. After swimming competitively in America as a collegian at North Carolina State University, he was an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain and won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 1983 for his services to sport. He has been married to Anne Patterson since 1984. Duncan Goodhew was born on May 27, 1957 as Duncan Alexander Goodhew. Coronavirus Update. He was appointed an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for services to sport. He is an actor, known for The Little and Large Show (1978), Rock with Laughter (1993) and Lift Off (1984). Goodhew - May mean "good servant" . Duncan was unconscious by the time officers arrived; he died days later at Harborview Medical Center due to asphyxiation. [3] Four years later, in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, he won gold in the 100m breaststroke, in a time of 1:03.34, and a bronze in the 4x100m medley relay.