Toby Sandeman was born on 2 March 1988 and is an English actor, international model and double gold medalist who represented Great Britain in the 200 metres.
11 Facts About Toby Sandeman
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Toby Sandeman has modelled for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and worked with Naomi Campbell for Vogue magazine.
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Toby Sandeman lived in Barbados from the age of 6 to 15 and returned to England on a rugby scholarship with Downside School.
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Toby Sandeman found himself more drawn to athletics competitions and competed at the English Schools' Athletics Championships.
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Toby Sandeman failed to pass the first round and, as he advanced through the age groups, victory never came.
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Toby Sandeman trained with Roddan through his teens and competed in the 200 metres at the UK Athletics national championships in 2008.
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Toby Sandeman's modelling career had blossomed by this point: Trevor Sorbie, a renowned hairdresser, was a family friend and had suggested he try modelling.
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Toby Sandeman's winning time was short of the A qualification time for the 2009 World Championships in Athletics, and Christie recommended that he compete at the 2009 European Athletics U23 Championships.
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Toby Sandeman again defied expectation by winning two gold medals at his first major international competition.
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German athlete Aleixo-Platini Menga was the favourite but Toby Sandeman recorded a new personal best of 20.37 to win.
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Toby Sandeman was named in the 2009 World Championships Team GB squad, but had to withdraw due to a lack of fitness and a foot problem.