Finest sporting moment: Winning gold at the European Short Course Championships in Vienna- 2004
Tip for the top: Keep going because it's worth it in the end
First GB selection year: 2001
Sporting hero: Steve Parry- he's like a big brother to me. I really admire and look up to him
Closest friends in sport: Jo Jackson and Rebecca Adlington
Other sporting successes: I have some gymnastics awards and netball. I was made to do ballet when I was younger- I wasn't graceful at all and had a step like an elephant!
Favourite sport other than swimming: Netball
Three words that best describe you: Giggly, funny and dedicated
Would most like to meet: Kelly Holmes- her achievements have been amazing
Most prized possession: My nephew called Gary.
Biggest influence on career: My brother because he used to swim and I got involved because of his influence. My sister also swam and she helped me along the way
Toughest opponent: Becky Cooke! I think she's the hardest person anybody could swim against
Biggest passion away from swimming: My family and friends
Biggest disappointment: I always seem to have missed major competitions in the past few years by a fractional amount of time. I missed qualifying for the World Championships in 2003 for the 1500m by 0.5secs. I also missed breaking the British Record for the 400m I.M by 0.2secs (2005)
Favourite venue and why: Manchester Aquatics Centre because it's a fast pool with a great atmosphere
Tips to relax: Sleep!
Family: My mum is called Patrica and she is a credit controller. My dad is called Jim and he is a kitchen fitter. I also have a sister called Janine and she's at university studying Nursing as well as a brother called Mark
Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic medal
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Settling down
