I was also crowned butterfly champion when we used to have a pre drinks swimming contest in Ibiza every night back in about 1982. I couldn't actually do the butterfly very well but who gives a toss as the rest of them were more crap than me........happy days!
My only claim to fame is that in my early 20's I got the top mark in the country for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors estimators exam. I believe it was 97.5% and before anyone says it yes I celebrated with a night out on the tiles!