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Melanie Marshall Age 24 Date of birth: 12.01.82 Born: Boston, Lincolnshire Lives: Loughborough Nickname: Mel Club: Loughborough University Coach: Ben Titley Height: 1.70m Weight: 71.73kg TRAINS: Loughborough University OCCUPATION: Student First sporting success: Winning four golds at the European Youth Olympics in Bath in 1995 Finest sporting moment: Winning the European Short Course Championship title and breaking the 200m freestyle British record on home turf Tip for the top: Be happy, swim well and appreciate the gift and the talent you’ve been given - don’t waste it Year of first GB selection: 1995 Junior, 1998 Senior Sporting heroes: Cathy Freeman, Jesse Owens and Lance Armstrong Closest friends in sport: Sarah Healey and Kirsty Balfour Other sporting successes: I was invited to try out for the football academy that’s run at Burleigh Sports College in Loughborough when I was younger Favourite other sport: Football, athletics and water-skiing. I support Aston Villa FC Three words that best describe you: Mad, sensitive and misunderstood Would most like to meet: Martin Luther King Prized possession: My Mum Biggest influence: Parents and friends What is it like to be a role model for so many young swimmers: It’s amazing - I didn’t realise to be honest. It’s great to be having a good influence on the careers of young swimmers Toughest opponent: Me Biggest passion away from swimming: My friends Biggest disappointment: The Athens Olympics (2004) Favourite venue: Anywhere with water where I can achieve great things Tips to relax: Listen to some music, chat and find a peaceful spot and soak in it Education: I’m doing a top-up degree Family: My Mum is called Lorraine and she is a secretary. My Dad is called Alan and he is an Insurance salesman Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic medal Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Fighting fire in Australia or the UK or helping fight poverty in Africa <strong>Swimming</strong>: PBT Long Course 100m Freestyle 54.62 (04) BR 200m Freestyle 1.57.51 (04) BR 50m Freestyle 25.91 (02) 50m Backstroke 29.74 (01) 100m Backstroke 1.01.7 200m Backstroke 2.12.18 Career highlights: Winning silver at the World championships 2001, taking gold at the European Short Course Championships 2003 and silver in 2004, silver medallist at the Commonwealth Games 2002 Commonwealth Games previously attended: 2002 35
Keri-Anne Payne Age 18 Date of birth: 09.12.87 Born: South Africa Lives: Lancashire Nickname: Kez Club: Stockport Metro Coach: Sean Kelly Height: 1.75m Weight: 67kg TRAINS: Grand Central Pool OCCUPATION: Swimmer 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 Year of first GB selection: 2001 Sporting heroes: 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 other sport: Netball Three words that best describe you: Giggly, funny and dedicated Would most like to meet: Kelly Holmes - her achievements have been amazing Prized possession: My nephew called Gary Biggest influence: 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: 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 gold Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Not living at home anymore and settling down <strong>Swimming</strong>: PBT Long Course 200m Freestyle 2.03.27 (02) 400m Freestyle 4.13.78 (05) 800m Freestyle 8.31.77 (05) Career highlights: Gold medallist the European Championships in 2004 and winner of two gold medals on the FINA World Cup circuit in 2002 36
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