Ellie is a talented young member of GBDSC who continues to make waves with her dedication and skill. Focused on breastroke, she's quickly becoming one to watch as she develops into a strong contender for future competitions. Her first Deaflympics this year and an inspiring asset to the GBDSC team.
How and when did you start swimming?
I first started swimming at the age of five and quickly developed a love for being in the water. When I was nine, I began swimming competitively and joined Worcester Swimming Club, where my passion for the sport really grew — and I’ve been with the club ever since. In 2023, at the age of thirteen, I became a member of the GB Deaf Swimming Club (GBDSC). Since then, I’ve made steady and impressive progress, working hard both at my home club and during GBDSC training weekends to continue improving and pushing my performances. Now, I’m proud to have the opportunity to represent GBDSC at the upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo.
I first started swimming at the age of five and quickly developed a love for being in the water. When I was nine, I began swimming competitively and joined Worcester Swimming Club, where my passion for the sport really grew — and I’ve been with the club ever since. In 2023, at the age of thirteen, I became a member of the GB Deaf Swimming Club (GBDSC). Since then, I’ve made steady and impressive progress, working hard both at my home club and during GBDSC training weekends to continue improving and pushing my performances. Now, I’m proud to have the opportunity to represent GBDSC at the upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo.
Competitions
I mainly compete in the 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke events, which have become my strongest and favourite races. Over the years, I’ve taken part in a range of meets with Worcester Swimming Club as well as GBDSC, gaining valuable experience at each competition. Every race has helped me grow in confidence, refine my technique, and strengthen my passion for breaststroke. The upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo will be my first international event and my first Deaflympics, marking an exciting new step in my swimming journey.
I mainly compete in the 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke events, which have become my strongest and favourite races. Over the years, I’ve taken part in a range of meets with Worcester Swimming Club as well as GBDSC, gaining valuable experience at each competition. Every race has helped me grow in confidence, refine my technique, and strengthen my passion for breaststroke. The upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo will be my first international event and my first Deaflympics, marking an exciting new step in my swimming journey.
What drives your training?
What keeps me motivated in my training is the excitement of competing and the amazing opportunity to travel to Tokyo for the Deaflympics. Knowing that all the hard work I put in will lead to racing on such a big stage inspires me every day. I’m also really looking forward to exploring Tokyo, experiencing a new culture, and making memories with my teammates along the way.
What keeps me motivated in my training is the excitement of competing and the amazing opportunity to travel to Tokyo for the Deaflympics. Knowing that all the hard work I put in will lead to racing on such a big stage inspires me every day. I’m also really looking forward to exploring Tokyo, experiencing a new culture, and making memories with my teammates along the way.
What events have you qualified for in Tokyo?
All of my hard work and support from both Worcester Swimming Club and GBDSC have helped me qualify for the Tokyo Deaflympics in late 2024. I have achieved qualifying times in the 50m and 100m Freestyle, as well as the 50m, 100m, and 200m Breaststroke. I’ll also be taking part in the Individual Medley and Freestyle Relay events, and I’m really looking forward to swimming and competing as part of a team as well as in my individual races. Competing at the Deaflympics has always been a dream of mine, and I feel incredibly proud to represent GB alongside my teammates, sharing this amazing experience with my friends and family.
All of my hard work and support from both Worcester Swimming Club and GBDSC have helped me qualify for the Tokyo Deaflympics in late 2024. I have achieved qualifying times in the 50m and 100m Freestyle, as well as the 50m, 100m, and 200m Breaststroke. I’ll also be taking part in the Individual Medley and Freestyle Relay events, and I’m really looking forward to swimming and competing as part of a team as well as in my individual races. Competing at the Deaflympics has always been a dream of mine, and I feel incredibly proud to represent GB alongside my teammates, sharing this amazing experience with my friends and family.
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