First sporting success: Going to the European Junior Championships in 2002
Finest sporting moment: Winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games (2006) in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay
Tip for the top: Enjoy what you do and put your heart into achieving your full potential
First GB selection year: 2002
Sporting heroes: Matthew Pinsent
Closest friend in sport: My squad
Favourite sport other than swimming: Netball. I used to play when I was at school
Three words that best describe you: Understanding, fun and loyal
Would most like to meet: Audrey Hepburn
Most prized possession: My medals
Biggest influence on career: My parents. Also my coaches Ben Titley and Kevin Terry
Toughest opponents: Caitlin McClatchey, Mel Marshall and Jo Jackson
Any pets: I have a cat called Ben
Biggest passion away from swimming: Drama, Music and Dance
How do you prepare to compete: Focus on the good work that I have done in training and build up my confidence.Go out with university friends or relax in front of a film.
Biggest disappointment: Not swimming in the relay final at the World Championships in Montreal (2005)
Favourite venue and why: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because I tend to swim well there
Education: I am doing a Sport and Exercise Science degree at Loughborough University
Family: My mum and dad are called Catherine and George. I also have an older sister called Jenny
Ultimate ambition: To medal at the Olympics
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I don't know I will have to wait and see what the future holds
