How did you originally get involved in the sport?
Coach Callard tried to poach me from the Gymnastics club when I was about 13. I competed for Team Bexley at the London Youth Games for him a few years in a row, but I wasn't ready to leave Gymnastics just yet. Fast forward to age 22 I had achieved my goals and was ready to lift!
What do you enjoy most about weightlifting?
The fact that it is a sport that focuses on what my body can do and not what it looks like. And the friendships I have made from being part of the weightlifting community.
What is the best competition you have competed in so far and why?
Would have to be the British Championships where I retained my title. I opened on a PB clean and jerk to take the win and also qualified my space on the worlds team 2019- very special moment.
What are your long-term sporting goals?
To continue to represent Great Britain and be selected to represent England at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and maybe even medal.
What is your main motivation?
Personally I am drive to reach my goals e.g Commonwealth, but if I managed to inspire one person to pick up a Barbell that maybe wouldn't have then I am doing a good job.
What music / artists do you like listening to?
It can really range depending on my mood. A bit of Imagine Dragons can get me pumped up but so can the Greatest Showman / Hamilton soundtracks.
Which sports teams or athletes do you follow / support outside of weightlifting?
Gymnastics, especially the GB team and Simone Biles from the US.
What are your favourite TV show / film?
This is us
What is your favourite food?
Pizza and peanut butter, but not together!
What is your favourite animal?
Cats! Especially my cat Teddy
What are you hobbies?
I love to bake, especially cakes as I have a real sweet tooth. I also love to explore so travelling to new countries and experiencing new cultures
Describe yourself in three words?
Passionate, Hardworking and powerful
