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First sporting success: When I was 8 I won a High Point Trophy in swimming when I was in Hong Kong
Finest sporting moment: Winning silver in the 400m Freestyle at the Nationals last year (2004)
Tip for the top: Enjoy yourself, always stay positive and happy and learn for all of your experiences
Sporting hero: Paula Radcliffe
Closest friends in sport: Everyone at my swimming club and people I've met through British Swimming like Fran Halsall and Lizzie Simmonds
Favourite sport other than swimming: Athletics
Three words that best describe you: Smiley, positive, careful
Would most like to meet: The Beatles
Most prized possession: My bed! Actually my pillow that has my name on it- I take it away to meets with me!
Biggest influence on career: My coach Dave Heathcock
Toughest opponent: Mel Marshall
Who is your role model in swimming: Jo Fargus because she used to swim at the club in Hong Kong where I learned to swim and trained until I was 10. She left the club before I joined but people still talked about her and I always tried to break her records at the club galas.
Biggest passion away from swimming: Shopping
Biggest disappointment: I injured my elbow on day 2 of the 2004 Nationals after winning silver in the 400m free & qualifying fastest in the 100m free. I had planned to win 7 medals that year!
Do you have any pet hates: People crashing into me during training.
Favourite venue and why: The pool for the London 2012 bid because I hope to compete at the Olympics that year!
Tips to relax: Have a candle-lit bath and listen to music
What sort of music do you listen to: Kelly Clarkson
Have you ever lived abroad: Yes, in Hong Kong until I was ten
Family: My mums name is Sally and she does some charity work. My dad is called Ian and he's a Financial Director. I also have a younger brother called Hugh and a younger sister called Imogen.
Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic medal
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Probably not swimming anymore. I would like to have a career after swimming within the sport though
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