Ryan Swain (presenter)
Ryan Swain | |
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Swain photographed in 2024 | |
| Born | 24 February 1990 Malton, North Yorkshire, England |
| Education | Scarborough TEC Norton College |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainer, Skateboarder, Motivational Speaker |
| Years active | 2009 – Present |
| Known for | Presenter, DJ, Skateboarder |
| Height | 6.3 ft 0 in (192 cm) |
| Partner | Samantha Cook |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Deborah Swain Paul Swain |
| Awards | BBC Make a Difference Award York Press Community Pride Person of the Year |
| Website | www.ryanswain.co.uk |
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Ryan Swain (born 24 February 1990) is an English radio presenter, DJ, actor, comedian and skateboarder.
Swain is known for broadcasting on radio, hosting live events and festivals and for his charity work and fundraising. He owns the Ryedale Skate School and is also a coach for Skateboard GB as well as a mental health campaigner and advocate for neurodiversity.
He won the first BBC 'Make a Difference' Award in the together category with BBC Radio York in October 2022. He also won the "York Community Pride – Person Of Year Award" for his contribution to his local community. In 2022 he was the runner-up of the Inspirational Individual Of The Year and Yorkshire Media Personality of the Year Award in the Yorkshire Choice Awards which was won by ITV's Gaynor Barnes. He was honoured on 2 February 2023 with The Everyone Active Outstanding Achievement Award in the Ryedale District Sports Awards for being a key figure in the rebuilding of Malton & Norton Skate Park. The award was presented to him by Paralympic swimmer Maisie Summers-Newton.
He has formerly presented on local radio station YorkMix Radio. As well as York's Minster FM