IN THE POOL - Swimming.Org
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SWIMM<strong>IN</strong>G PROFILES: WOMEN<br />
RHIANNON HENRY<br />
Club: City of Manchester<br />
Coach: Mark Rose<br />
Dob: 20/05/1987<br />
Born: Bridgend, South Wales<br />
Trains: Manchester<br />
Lives: Manchester<br />
Occupation: Full time swimmer<br />
QUALIFIED EVENTS:<br />
50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 200m Individual Medley<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS:<br />
IPC European Championships 2011: S13 50Fr Silver,<br />
S13 100Fr Gold, SM13 200IM Gold<br />
IPC World Championships 2010: S13 50Fr 4th,<br />
S13 100Fr Bronze, S13 400Fr Silver, S13 100Fly Gold<br />
Paralympic Games 2008: S13 50Fr 7th, S13 100Fr 7th,<br />
S13 400Fr 5th, S13 100Fly 5th<br />
IPC World Championships 2006: S13 50Fr 7th, S13 100Fr 5th,<br />
S13 400Fr 4th, S13 100Fly Bronze, SM13 200IM 5th<br />
Paralympic Games 2004: S13 50Fr 6th, S13 100Fr 4th,<br />
S13 400Fr Bronze, S13 100Ba 6th, S13 100Fly Bronze,<br />
SM13 200IM 4th<br />
IPC World Championships 2002: S13 50Fr 4th,<br />
S13 100Fr Bronze, S13 400Fr Silver, S13 100Fly Silver,<br />
SM13 200IM Bronze, 4x100FR Gold, 4x100MR Gold<br />
<strong>IN</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>POOL</strong><br />
How were the Paralympic trials for you? The target was the<br />
first trials and to focus on getting qualifying times at the<br />
earliest opportunity then to try and keep the performances<br />
going until the second trials in Sheffield. It was great to know<br />
that my taper worked for the first trials as I did my best times<br />
there. It was nice to be able to go to London and get a feel<br />
for everything there ahead of the Paralympics. Just to know<br />
how long it takes to do little things like the time it takes to<br />
go from the race pool to swim down pool<br />
really helps.<br />
What are your goals for the London Paralympics? I want to<br />
enjoy the experience. It will be my third Paralympics and I<br />
want to get personal best times and do the best that I can<br />
do, then I will be happy. Anything else would be a bonus.<br />
What has been your finest performance so far and why?<br />
In Eindhoven in 2010 at the World Championships. I won<br />
the 100m Butterfly and beat my main rival who beat me in<br />
Beijing 2008.<br />
What is your favourite Event? 100m Butterfly or 100m<br />
Freestyle. I think these are my strongest events, I prefer<br />
the sprints.<br />
When was your international senior debut? 2001 in<br />
Stockholm at the European Championships. It has gone so<br />
fast, can’t believe it was 11 years ago. I remember it<br />
quite well.<br />
Who is your toughest opponent? Valerie Grand-Maison<br />
(CAN), Kelly Becherer (USA), and myself.<br />
OUT OF <strong>THE</strong> <strong>POOL</strong><br />
Do you have any Superstitions? No I don’t think so.<br />
Favourite way to relax? I like to walk the dog, watch<br />
television and listen to music.<br />
Any hobbies away from the pool? I don’t really have that<br />
much time but I would probably say shopping is my<br />
favourite hobby.<br />
What’s the best thing you cook? Salmon risotto I think.<br />
Best concert you have been to? Justin Timberlake was very<br />
good live and the Stereophonics at the Millennium Stadium<br />
were great.<br />
Who would you most like to meet? Tom Jones. I would love<br />
to see him live.<br />
What are your must watch TV programmes? There are<br />
too many to list. At the moment it is 24, Prison Break and<br />
Friends.<br />
What could you not live without Laptop or Mobile? Mobile.<br />
Ideal holiday destination? Travelling around South America<br />
would be great for a couple of months or Route 66 in<br />
the US.<br />
Which five people would you want at your ultimate dinner<br />
party? Tom Jones, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince<br />
Harry and my Nan.<br />
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