First sporting success: Winning the 100m and 200m breaststroke at the Nationals in 2003
Finest sporting moment: Qualifying for the European Youth Olympics- 2005
Tip for the top: Even if things get tough, don't give up
First GB selection year: 2005
Closest friends in sport: All my training squad at Sheffield
Three words that best describe you: Short-tempered, determined and quiet
Most prized possession: My iPod
Biggest influence on career: My coach
Any other family connections to sport: My mum used to teach Zoe Baker
Toughest opponent: When I was younger there was a boy in my squad called Chris Treweek- I always strived to beat him
Biggest passion away from swimming: Going out with friends
Biggest disappointment: Various injuries and illnesses I've had over the years
Favourite venue and why: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because it's my home pool and it has the most amazing atmosphere
Tips to relax: Listen to music and watch T.V
Family: My mum is called Sue and she's a teacher. My dad is called John and he's an architect. I also have a sister called Holly
Ultimate ambition: To swim to the best of my ability
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: In the GB squad competing in the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics
