IN THE POOL - Swimming.Org

SWIMMING PROFILES: WOMEN
CHARLOTTE HENSHAW
QUALIFIED EVENTS:
400m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke
Club: Nova Centurion
Coach: Glenn Smith
Dob: 16/1/1987
Born: Mansfield
Trains: Mansfield
Lives: Mansfield
Occupation: Full time athlete
ACHIEVEMENTS:
IPC European Championships 2011: S8 400Fr 5th,
SB6 100Br Silver, SM8 200IM 4th
IPC World Championships 2010: SB6 100Br Silver,
SM8 200IM 8th
IPC European Championships 2009: S8 400Fr 4th,
SB6 100Br Gold, SM8 200IM 4th
Paralympic Games 2008: SB6 100Br 4th
IN THE POOL
How were the Paralympic trials for you? My times were
not where I wanted them to be but they are both top three
ranked in the world this year. Having qualified I can look
ahead to the Paralympics now and focus on a few things
ahead of the summer.
What are your goals for the London Paralympics? I want to
improve on my performances from trials. As long as I prepare
as well and as hard as I can I will be happy. I would love to
get onto the podium especially after finishing fourth
in Beijing.
What has been your finest performance so far and why? The
heats at the World Championships in 2010. I was out on my
own in the heat and broke my own world record by over a
second. It made me feel like I actually belong on the
world stage.
What is your favourite Event? 100m Breaststroke is my main
event and enjoy racing it the most.
When was your international senior debut? It was the
Paralympics 2008. It was pretty daunting but it has helped
me being thrown in at the deep end. I started competing at
the biggest stage possible so I think it has prepared me well
for the next cycle.
Who is your toughest opponent? Liz Johnson, it is great
having someone world class from Great Britain. US swimmer
Mallory Weggemann is also tough.
Best Venue? The Beijing pool. It was great and the largest
pool I have swum in.
OUT OF THE POOL
Do you have any Superstitions? No. Although I always
unplug sockets.
Favourite way to relax? Listening to music and going to the
theatre. I really enjoy going to London and watching a show.
It allows me to escape.
Any hobbies away from the pool? The theatre is very
important to me. I used to play the piano. I like spending
time with my friends and family and enjoy a pub quiz.
What’s the best thing you cook? I am pretty good at Chilli.
It’s something quick rather than complicated.
Best concert you have been to? Does a show count? My
favourite is Les Miserables and I have seen it a couple of
times. I really enjoyed the Kerry Ellis concert.
Who would you most like to meet? Would love to have met
Judy Garland, such a great story.
What are your must watch TV programmes? The American
shows Smash and ER.
What could you not live without Laptop or Mobile? Mobile.
Ideal holiday destination? It would be New York or a city
break. I don’t like just sitting on a beach.
Which five people would you want at your ultimate dinner
party? Judy Garland, Stephen Fry, Steve Redgrave, Nicole
Kidman and David Beckham.
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