He swam on a relay for Great Britain at the 2000 Olympics,[3] and was also a member of the 2004 team.

[5] After retiring (in 2005[6]) from professional swimming Ed returned to Millfield to begin his coaching career, where he also headed the strength and conditioning programme.

[7] Currently he runs Maximum Performances,[6] works as the lead swimming coach at Guildford High School and works as a consultant for club and school swimming programmes.

In 2022 Edward was head swimming coach on the ITV show The Games, where 12 celebrities took part in Olympic sports.

You can still watch the second episode featuring swimming on the ITV Hub - here.