Favourite event:  The 3m Springboard

Finest ever performance/Why: The Canadian Grand Prix in 2008. I felt it was my best performance and showed consistency.

First senior international meet: The FINA Diving Grand Prix in Madrid, 2004

Role models: Sir Steve Redgrave

My aspirations are: I want to win an Olympic medal in front of a home crowd at London 2012.

Tip for the top: Train hard and always keep focused.

Life after diving: I’m not looking that far ahead at the moment!

Music: I’m a fan of Rock music

If I wasn’t a diver I would be a: I’ve always only ever wanted to be a diver so I’m not really sure!

Describe yourself in three words: Dedicated, focused and happy

Would most like to meet: Sir Steve Redgrave – he’s an inspiration

Most prized possession: My iPod

Biggest influence on career: My parents

Education: I completed a degree in Sport Science at Leeds University in 2005