Look out London, here comes Heuscher!(lifestyle: a day in the life of)

A favourite with the ladies, he is 1,94-metres tall with golden skin, a mop of caramel hair and an enviable bone structure. If his 'Ken doll on the beach' appearance was not striking enough, 35-year-old Patrick 'Paddy' Heuscher is also one of Switzerland's best beach volleyball players. He won bronze in Athens in 2004 and will represent Switzerland at the London Olympics this August.

A gruelling schedule

I meet Heuscher in the cool air of morning. He has been up since 7.30 a.m. to get ready for the day. He tells me he usually eats bread and jam with coffee and fruit for breakfast. Certainly stamina is a crucial ingredient for another shot at Olympic glory.

Looking back, Heuscher remembers that his success in Athens came following the "difficult decision" to turn...

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