How did you first get involved in your sport?
I first got involved in sport through swimimng and gymnastics, and I only found out about synchro when I saw a display at the pool I swam at (Cheltenham). I thought it looked fun and it could help develop my gymnastics so I started at the age of 10. Since then synchro's taken priority, although I still do gymnastics and swimming to help my development in synchro.
What does a typical week look like for you?
Monday to Friday full time athlete at the Aldershot Garrison. Saturday is land training for 4 hours at Bisham, Sunday is a day off. Each day we've been in the pool from 7am to 2pm or 7am to 5pm, five days a week. Plus, on a Saturday, we've been doing four hours of gym work.
What do you enjoy the most about being a sportsperson?
Competitions and going to new places and meeting new people.
What are your targets for the next 12 months?
To actually swim at the Olympics in 2012.
What are your long term aims?
Stay in the squad for plus minus 4 years and move up the rankings within the squad.
Which competition would you most like to win?
at highest point - aim to stay in the senior squad
Who is the most influential person in your life?
Biz Price - she is my coach and I have looked up to her for years.
What do you do in your free time?
See friends and family and relax.
Key achievements
- Dec 2010 3rd in National Figure competition
- Dec 2010 3rd in National Free Solo competition
- April 2011 selected for GB Juniors
- 9th September 2011 selected onto GB Senior Olympic Squad
- 2011 British Championships Technical Solo - 8th
- 2011 British Championships Free Solo - 9th
Aims
- Remain in the Senior squad
- Compete at London 2012 Olympics
"Member of a very talented synchronised swimming talent squad. The dedication required for this sport is over and above many others and they deserve to go far." Wendy Coles, British Swimming
