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First sporting success: Becoming the Regional and National Novice Champion when I was eight
Finest sporting moment: When I walked out to compete at the World Championships in Montreal (2005) and having the support of the crowd for every dive
Tip for the top: Always be determined and believe that there is nothing that you cannot achieve
First GB selection year: World Class Start programme in 2002
Sporting heroes: Lean Taylor, Peter Waterfield and Lance Armstrong
Closest friends in sport: Tonia Couch and Katie Hamilton
Favourite sport other than diving: Gymnastics
Three words that best describe you: A perfectionist, determined and motivated
Would most like to meet: I'd like to go back in time and meet Greg Louganis
Most prized possession: I have a scrap book that I take to competitions with me. It has all of my results, messages from people and pictures from my friends in it
Biggest influence on career: Adam Sotheran (coach). He is always there to help me and give me advice and support
Any other family connections to sport: My brothers are National Trampolinists
Toughest opponent: Everyone who competes in the same event as me
Biggest passion away from diving: Art, especially anything to do with diving or water
Biggest disappointment: I had a shoulder injury which I had to have an operation to fix (August 2005)
Favourite venue and why: Ponds Forge because it is my home pool
Tips to relax: Concentrate on one unstressful thing. Something that will make you smile
Family: My Mum is called Debra and my Dad is called Phillip. I also have two brothers called James and Jack
Ultimate ambition: To compete in an Olympic final
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Hopefully I would have completed my ambition by then!
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