Favourite event: That’s tough, they are so different. Probably the 200m Freestyle because there is more time to rectify any mistakes, if I make any! Also, I don’t think I have the speed for the 100m Freestyle, my first length is generally quite slow.
Finest ever performance/Why: Breaking the 2minute barrier for the 200m Freestyle at the BUSA Long Course Championships in February 2008. Everything came together during the race. I was shocked.
First senior international meet: World Championships 2005, Montreal, but I didn’t swim well.
My aspirations are: To swim well at the Olympics.
Tip for the top: You can only achieve what your mind can perceive. It’s my moto.
Life after swimming: I always wanted to go to drama school, but it is probably too late for that. Maybe a primary school teacher.
Music: Anything I can sing along to. Ranging from Leona Lewis to the Foo Fighters.
If I wasn’t a swimmer I would be a: I would have gone to drama school and would be on the stage! Love all of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, so maybe in one of them.
Football, Cricket or Rugby: Rugby. I like watching internationals. I follow England, but watch Scotland with my boyfriend as he is Scottish.
Describe yourself in three words: Determined / Thoughtful / Easy-going
Would most like to meet: Audrey Hepburn. Love her films.
Most prized possession: Not really got one. Actually, my boyfriends (Euan Dale) swim bag. He has had it forever, and its following apart. I’ve had to repair it several times!
Biggest influence on career: Parents and my coaches.
Sporting relations: My mum does masters swimming. She was 800Fr National Champion a few years ago.
