Favourite event: 200m Butterly. But short-course! I did butterfly a lot when I was growing up and won my first national medal in butterfly.
Finest ever performance/why: 10k Open Water at the World Championships in Melbourne. I paced the race really, really well and was delighted to come away with a silver medal.
First senior international meet: European Short Course Championships in Dublin 2003.
Role models: Anyone who succeeds in the Olympics. I look up to everyone.
My aspirations are: I’ve qualified for the Olympics now so that is done. As for my next aim, my goals are internal, sorry!
Tip for the top: Believe in yourself and if it hurts, you are doing it right.
Life after swimming: Would love to be Blue Peter presenter.
Music: I like everything.
If I wasn’t a swimmer I would be a: Another sport, I use to do judo and netball when I was young.
Football, Cricket or Rugby: I use to go to a rugby focused school, so rugby. Footballers get paid too much money, and rugby players have nicer legs!
Describe yourself in three words: Determined / Tough / Nutter
Would most like to meet: I’ve liked Sean Bean since I was about 9 years old, also like current James Bond, Daniel Craig. They are both respectable actors.
Most prized possession: A teddy bear called rainbow, I’ve had it since I was born. My World Championships silver medal is also special to me.
Biggest influence on career: Parents and Coaches
