First sporting success: Winning my first medal at the Dwaff Athletic Games (1998) in the 60m run

Finest sporting moment: Moving onto the British Swimming Performance squad

Tip for the top: Accept disappointment and sacrifice. Work hard before, during and after you set your goals

First GB selection year: 2005

Sporting hero: Giles Long

Closest friend in sport: Jonathan Fox

Favourite sport other than swimming: Badminton

Most prized possession: My hair

Biggest influence on career: The whole Gb team who went to Denmark in 2005

Toughest opponent: Sascha Kindred

Biggest passion away from swimming: Going out with friends


Biggest disappointment: Getting disqualified in a 50m Breaststroke race

Favourite venue and why: Berlin because of it cleanliness and vastness

Tips to relax: Live in Newquay

Education: I am studying for my GCSE's

Ultimate ambition: To win a gold medal at the Paralympics