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First sporting success: Winning gold at the European Junior Championships in 1995
Finest sporting moment: Silver in Athens (2004) and gold at the Commonwealth Games (2002)
Tip for the top: Enjoy what you do and put 100% in
First GB selection year: 1993
How and why get involved in diving: I used to do lots of other sports, including swimming. Whenever I used to go swimming I used to watch the divers the other end of the pool and thought that it looked more exciting so I tried it!
Closest friend in sport: Leon Taylor and Blake Aldridge as well as all the guys we go away with
Favourite sport other than diving: I like watching sport, particularly snooker, darts and football
Most prized possession: My medals from the Olympics and Commonwealth Games
Biggest influence on career: My dad, he's always been there, he's my number 1 fan!
Toughest opponent: Chinese, Australians and Canadians
Biggest passion away from diving: Being a Dad
Biggest disappointment: It is always disappointing when you don't do as well as you hoped
How do you prepare to compete: I prepare by trying to stay relaxed. I don't think about what I'm about to do
Favourite venue and why: The Athens Olympic pool
Tips to relax: Chilling out at home
Family: My son is called Lewis and he’s 4 and my fiancé is called Tania. My mum and dad are called Jackie and Jim
Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Retired and hopefully a coach
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