In 1976 he won a swimming scholarship at the University of Miami, but after half a year returned to UK, retired from swimming, and for two years worked with the police. He then opened a swimwear shop, first in Bristol and then moved to Cornwall. In 1998 he established a swimwear company Swim Products Limited, which he managed until 2010. In May 2010 he sold the company and his flat to return to Coventry, but died of a heart attack. He was survived by twin brother Gareth and sister Ann, also former competitive swimmers, and their parents Dennis and Lilian.