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SWIMMING PROFILES: WOMEN
LAUREN STEADMAN
Club: Portsmouth Northsea
Coach: Paul Hogg
Dob: 18/12/1992
Born: Peterborough
Trains: Portsmouth
Lives: Portsmouth
Occupation: I am studying Psychology at
Portsmouth University
QUALIFIED EVENTS:
50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 400m Freestyles
ACHIEVEMENTS:
IPC European Championships 2011: S9 400Fr 4th,
S9 100Ba 4th, 34Pt 4x1FR Gold
IPC European Championships 2009: S9 50Fr 5th,
S9 100Fr 5th, S9 400Fr Bronze, SM9 200IM 6th,
34pt 4x100Fr Gold
Paralympic Games 2008: S9 50Fr 9th, S9 100Fr 16th,
S9 400Fr 12th
IN THE POOL
How were the Paralympic trials for you? Brilliant, after
some good training camps I did personal best times at the
Paralympic trials in both the 100m Freestyle and 200m IM. It
was such a good atmosphere at the London trials, it boosted
the excitement that the Games are so close.
What are your goals for the London Paralympics? To
represent my country to the highest possible level I can and
to produce new personal bests and bring home a medal.
What has been your finest performance so far and why?
Qualifying for my first Paralympic Games was a priceless
feeling and unexpected which made it extra special for me.
What is your favourite Event? 100m Freestyle, it’s two
lengths of pure speed, effort and a challenge for
the toughest.
When was your international senior debut? Beijing
Paralympic Games in 2008. It was amazing.
Who is your toughest opponent? There isn’t just one
really. I class every opponent as tough as a race can be
unpredictable.
Best Venue? Sheffield Ponds Forge because I have had my
highest and lowest points whilst racing in Sheffield. It holds
many memories and some of the best experiences I’ve
ever had.
OUT OF THE POOL
Do you have any Superstitions? I don’t walk over
three drains.
Favourite way to relax? Have a mug of hot chocolate and
read a book or watch a movie on the sofa.
Any hobbies away from the pool? I enjoy making things like
cards and gifts.
What’s the best thing you cook? It would be beef wellington
and chocolate cheesecake.
Best concert you have been to? I went to see Blue when I
was little and they were good.
Who would you most like to meet? Frank Bruno.
What are your must watch TV programmes? Really like the
show Wild at Heart.
What could you not live without Laptop or Mobile? Mobile.
Ideal holiday destination? The Seychelles.
Which 5 people would you want at your ultimate dinner
party? I would want my closest friends to share a
few giggles.
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