First sporting success: Becoming a county swimmer

Finest sporting moment: Going to Europe and scoring 5 goals against the Dutch team

Tip for the top: Work hard and it pays off

First GB selection year: 2003

Sporting heroes: Denes Kemeny

Closest friend in sport: Rob Rae

Other sporting successes: County badminton

Favourite sport other than water polo: Badminton

Three words that best describe you: Centred, motivated and down-to-earth

Would most like to meet: Charlize Theron

Most prized possession: Walkman mobile phone

Biggest influence on career: Jemma Bury

Toughest opponent: The Greek Teams' CB

Any pets: A dog - Tab

Biggest passion away from water polo: Music

Tips to relax: Go for a drive then take a shower

Family: Mum - Corinne, Dad - Steven, Sister - Chloe

Ultimate ambition: To have a highly paid job in the water polo world

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Training and aiming for the Olympics