Brett Hawke

Current Individual Sponsors: Speedo

Birthday: 02.06.75

Height: 184cm

Weight: 82kg

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

College: Auburn University

Club Team: MVC

Events/ Best Performances: 50m free. NCAA champ 50 free 1997; 2000 Sydney Olympic Games;  2004  Athens Olympic Games – 6th 50m free (22.18); Australian Record Holder 50m free 22.18

Nicknames/Aliases: Hawkie

Why do you love to race? Racing brings out the best in my personality, I love being on the edge of a win or a loss.

If you could race anyone, who would you race? A crocodile

What is the best place that you have traveled to because of swimming? Why? Rio, my first trip, racing on the beach.

What’s your dream job other than pro swimmer? FBI agent

What’s your dream sponsor? Ferrari

Word’s of wisdom: Life is a rollercoaster, I just want to ride it.

With his membership to The Race Club, Hawke has challenged Gary Hall to a match race to take place in Australia following the Olympics. He said, "I am one of the shortest sprinters on the circuit, I have suffered from severe asthma since childhood, I have two children, and I still think I can whip you head to head. Some may say I am crazy and have no chance, but there is no greater show than Australia VS USA in world swimming. I am working out day and night to beat you in Athens and head to head so bring whatever you have because this time heart will beat talent."

Hall's response was, "Bring it on. We're very happy to have Brett Hawke as part of The Race Club and with that said, I'd be happy to beat him. We'll put on a great show in Australia following the Olympics. I love racing in that country."