General Interest |
Famous relatives |
Her father has played professional golf. (aquazone.swimming.org, 25 Nov 2014) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"My first memory of synchro is the first time I wanted to go to a taster session, and the car wouldn't start. I panicked because I didn't think I would be able to try it, but luckily they let me go to one of the regular training sessions." |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She took up the sport at age eight with the Hythe Aqua Synchro club in Kent, England. |
International Debut |
Year |
2013 |
Competing for |
Great Britain |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Make the most of every opportunity, no matter how big or small. Training will be full of ups and downs but you should use each one to learn and improve." (aquazone.swimming.org, 25 Nov 2014) |
Awards and honours |
In 2016 she was presented with the Swimming Enterprises Ltd Trophy for Best Synchronised Swimmer of the Year. (swimming.org, 01 Oct 2016)
In 2015 she and her partner Genevieve Randall received the Amateur Swimming Association [ASA] Synchronised Swimming Performance Athlete of the Year award. (swimswam.com, 16 Nov 2015) |
Nicknames |
Hoodge (baku2015.com, 16 Jun 2015) |
Injuries |
In 2016 she sustained an injury to her right hip. During her recovery she underwent three operations and was out for approximately a year. (Facebook profile, 30 May 2018) |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Fareham, ENG |
