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First sporting success: Selection for the 2003 Youth Olympics in Paris
Finest sporting moment: Winning a bronze in the 50m backstroke at the 2004 European juniors in Portugal. Also winning bronze as part of the relay team at the European Youth Olympics in 2003
Tip for the top: Go for it and do your best
First GB selection year: 2003
Sporting heroes: Sarah Price
Closest friends in sport: Amy Park, Kate Richardson & Victoria Robinson
Favourite sport other than swimming: Netball
Three words that best describe you: Loud, bubbly, kind
Would most like to meet: Tack Black – Tenacious D (rock band)
Most prized possession: Music
Biggest influence on career: Dave Legge – my home coach
Toughest opponents: Stephanie Proud and Gemma Spofforth
Any pets: A cat called Whiskers
Biggest passion away from swimming: Being with friends
Favourite venue and why: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because it's a fast pool
Tips to relax: Breathe slowly and think of happy things!
Education: I'm in Year ii and taking my GCSE's this year. I'm studying P.E, dance, Russian and Catering
Family: My mum is called Debra and she's a teaching assistant. My dad is called Kevin and he works for a company called AB Pots and I have a younger sister called Abigail who's 6.
Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Still swimming but if not, involved in the sport in some way.
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