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First sporting success: Becoming National Age Group Champion for the first time
Finest sporting moment: Winning a silver medal at Junior Europeans, Aachen 2004 and competing at the Beijing World Cup
Tip for the top: Just keep pushing as hard as you can, plus 10% more! Enjoy it!
First GB selection year: 2003
How and why get involved in diving: I was a natural born water baby and it looked more exciting than anything else!
Sporting heroes: Muhammad Ali, Michael Johnson, John McEnroe
Closest friends in sport: Matthew Mitcham, Ben Swain, Tony Ally, Hayley Sage and Nicholas Robinson Baker
Favourite sports other than diving: Rugby and Synchronised swimming
Three words that best describe you: Loopy, smiley and determined
Would most like to meet: Michael Johnson
Most prized possession: My family and friends…and my pillow
Biggest influence on career: My mum
Toughest opponent: Myself
Biggest passion away from diving: Being with friends
Biggest disappointment: Not diving my best at the Junior Worlds, Brazil
Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield. It is my home pool now and has a great layout
Tips to relax: See friends, shop and DON’T THINK ABOUT DIVING!
Education: I am doing a Sports and Exercise Science course at college
Family: My Mum and Dad are called Ethel and Jimmy. I have a sister called Fern and a brother called Kyle
Ultimate ambition: To be the best I can possibly be
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Warming up to get in the pool!
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