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First sporting success: Playing for a local hockey team when I was younger
Tip for the top: Train hard and always focus on what you are doing
First GB selection year: 2004
Sporting heroes: Ian Thorpe
Closest friends in sport: Everyone at Millfield and everyone I've met through British Swimming
Favourite sport other than swimming: Golf- I really enjoy playing it
Three words that best describe you: Funny, enthusiastic and cheerful
Would most like to meet: Ian Thorpe
Most prized possession: My laptop
Biggest influence on career: My coach- Doug Campbell. He's always there, pushing me and believing in what I can do
Toughest opponent: The swimmers I swam against in the Australian National Age Group Championships in Perth 2004, especially the Australian competitors.
Biggest passion away from swimming: Beating my dad at golf!
Biggest disappointment: My performances at the British Championships (2005). I thought I'd qualify for more events at the European Junior Championships then I did
Favourite venue and why: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because it's a really fast pool to swim in
Tips to relax: Play on the Playstation!
Family: My mum is called Elaine and my dad is called Trevor. He's a Company Director. I have a sister called Melissa and a brother called Jonathan
Ultimate ambition: To compete at the Olympics and win a medal
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Still swimming
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