“My swimming career began as most other peoples with ‘learn to swim’ classes. I loved being in the water from the start and showed some natural talent & passion for swimming. I progressed through the club levels until I was 18 when I went to further my education & swimming at Loughborough University.

After 3 years I made my international senior debut at the Long course (50m) European Championships in Hungary 2006 where I competed in the 200 & 400m Individual Medley, as well as the 200m Butterfly. These would become the events that I would excel in as I continued to represent Great Britain at the elite senior level. Amassing a total of 21 National medals as well as been 10 time British Champion from 2005 to 2014. 

I am still currently the British Record holder for Short Course 200 Butterfly (1.51.27) & the 400 Individual Medley short course Commonwealth Record holder (4.01.63). 

In 2012 I became the only British swimmer to qualify three individual events for the London Olympics after winning two events at the Olympic Trials. This was a huge achievement and highlight of my career, and it was here that I was to compete on the largest sporting platform.”