How did you get into swimming?
I began swimming lessons at just two years old, and by the age of six, I was invited to join a competitive club. What started as curiosity quickly developed into commitment. By eleven, I earned selection to join Pembrokeshire County Swimming at Haverfordwest Leisure Centre — a milestone that marked the beginning of my performance pathway.
Since then, I have progressed through every squad level within the club, from Academy to Transition, Development, and now the Performance Squad. At thirteen, I advanced into Performance, where I continue to train and compete under my coach, Nick Russell.
I now complete 7 pool sessions per week — 4 early mornings and 3 evenings — alongside structured strength and conditioning training. Swimming has evolved from a childhood activity into a disciplined, performance-driven pursuit.
What does it involve?
Competitive swimming demands consistency, discipline, and resilience. My weekly schedule includes:
- 7 pool sessions (including 4:30am starts)
- Approximately 14 hours in the pool
- Additional strength and conditioning sessions
- Technical, tactical, and mindset development work
- Consistency is non-negotiable. Every session contributes to marginal gains that build competitive advantage.
I am also a member of the Welsh National Elite Transition 1 Programme, progressing through the national pathway. This programme includes intensive training days, strength and conditioning, and performance workshops focused on mindset and race strategy.
I currently specialise in middle-distance freestyle (200m, 400m, and 800m), with 100m and 200m butterfly as a secondary stroke. This specialisation allows me to focus on endurance, pacing precision, and race efficiency — key components of high-performance swimming.
What are your goals?
In the short term, my objective is to achieve qualifying standards and target times in my specialist events at national level.
Long term, my ambition is clear: to qualify for and compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Beyond my competitive career, I plan to remain in the sport — either through coaching or by establishing my own swim school — using my experience to develop the next generation of swimmers.
How will this sponsorship support you?
Elite performance comes with significant financial demands. Travel, accommodation, competition entry fees, and training costs accumulate throughout the season.
This sponsorship would directly support:
- Accommodation and travel for key national competitions
- Competition entry fees
- Preparation costs for the 2026 season
- Financial support would remove barriers to competition and allow full focus on training, recovery, and performance progression. It would enable structured preparation and sustained development at a crucial stage in my pathway.
Timeline for upcoming events
- 13–15 March – Team Bath AS Gala – Millfield
- 2–8 April – Welsh Easter Nationals – Swansea
- 14–19 April – GB Swimming Championships – London
- 2–3 May – Swansea Open Gala – Swansea
- 31 May – Swansea Uni Gala – Swansea
- 16–22 July – GB Next Gen Championships – Sheffield
- 29 July–2 August – Welsh Summer Nationals – Swansea
