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Kate Haywood Age 18 Date of birth: 01.04.87 Born: Grimsby Lives: Loughborough Club: Loughborough University Coach: Ben Titley Height: 1.77m Weight: 63kg TRAINS: Loughborough University OCCUPATION: Swimmer First sporting success: Winning my first Nationals Finest sporting moment: Winning bronze in the 4x100m medley relay at the Commonwealth Games (2002) Tip for the top: Hard work, dedication and commitment Year of first GB selection: 1998 Sporting heroes: Sharron Davies - her achievements in swimming are amazing. Closest friend in sport: Stephanie Proud Other sporting successes: I was on my school cross-county team! Favourite other sport: Athletics and Rugby. I like Johnny Wilkinson, he’s a really nice person. Three words that best describe you: Friendly, out-going and dedicated Would most like to meet: David Beckham. Prized possession: My BBC sports personality award, my mobile phone and my hair straighteners Biggest influence: My Mum and Dad - I wouldn’t be involved in swimming if it wasn’t for them Any other family connections to sport: My great grandad played for Everton FC and England Any pets: I have a dog called Jake and a cat called Ruffles Biggest passion away from swimming: Shopping and going out with my friends Biggest disappointment: Not making the Olympic squad Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield. It has a great atmosphere because of where the spectators are Tips to relax: Watch T.V! Family: There’s my Mum, Caroline, my Dad Stuart and my two older brothers Adam and Mark. I also have a sister-in-law called Natalie who is married to Mark Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Retired! Also, earning lots money <strong>Swimming</strong>: PBT Long Course 50m Breaststroke 31.52 (04) 100m Breaststroke 1.08.14 (05) BR 200m Breaststroke 2.32.40 (05) Career highlights: Winning bronze at the European Short Course Championships in 2004, bronze medallist at the Commonwealth Games and setting a new British record, gold and silver medallist at the European Junior Championships 2003 as well as winner of a gold and bronze medal in the 2002 Championships Commonwealth Games previously attended: 2002 33
Joanne Jackson Age 19 Date of birth: 12.09.86 Born: Northallerton Lives: Richmond, North Yorkshire Nickname: Jo Club: Durham Aquatics /Derwentside Coach: Dave McNulty Height: 1.83m Weight: 77kg OCCUPATION: Swimmer First sporting success: Winning at the European SC Championships 2003 Finest sporting moment: Winning at the European SC Championships in 2003 and making the Olympic team to Athens. Breaking the British SC record in the 400m freestyle at the European SC Championships (2005) Tip for the top: Always give your best, never give up Year of first GB selection: 2001 as a junior and 2003 as a senior How and why get involved in swimming: It’s an interesting sport to be involved in. More importantly, it’s really fun too. I have made some amazing friends through swimming as well Sporting heroes: Lance Armstrong and Sir Steve Redgrave Closest friends in sport: The GB team Other sporting successes: I used to do Area Cross-Country Favourite other sport: Athletics Three words that best describe you: Committed, happy and relaxed Would most like to meet: David Beckham Biggest influence: My coaches and my family Any other family connections to sport: My sister Nicola was a swimmer and competed in the 2000 Olympic Games Toughest opponent: Laure Manaudou (FRA) Any pets: I have a dog called Tessa Biggest passion away from swimming: My boyfriend and shopping! Biggest disappointment: My performance at the Olympics (2004) Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because I always put in quick times there Tips to relax: Go shopping or spend time with friends Education: I have passed my Teaching Assistants course Family: My Mum is called Gill and she’s a Nursery Teacher. My Dad is called Barry and he is a mechanic. My sister Nicola is 21 and she works in a nursery. I also have a brother called Kevin who is 24 and is an electrician Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold medal Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Starting a family <strong>Swimming</strong>: PBT Long Course 200m Freestyle 2.00.00 (05) 400m Freestyle 4.07.90 (04) 800m Freestyle 8.50.29 (03) 100m Butterfly 1.03.51 (03) 200m Butterfly 2.12.80 (05) Career highlights: Gold medallist at the European Short Course Championships 2003 and competing at the Athens Olympics 2004. Breaking the British SC record in the 400m freestyle at the European SC Championships (2005) to win a silver medal 34
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