Eleanor Simmonds was a Paralympic gold medallist, aged just 13 years old!
Date of birth: 11 November 1994
Sport: Swimming
What is a ‘typical’ day for you?
I get up 5:30am, have a quick breakfast and then start training between 6:00am – 7:30am. I have more training after school between 3:30pm – 5.30pm. After dinner, I do my homework and prepare my kit and school bag for the next day, then hopefully catch up with friends online and watch TV before going to bed at 9:00pm.
How do you balance training with your school work?
Having a good routine and training the same time every day helps. My school is very supportive when I have time off for competitions and helps me to catch up on what I miss. I’m sure as I get into my GCSEs it will get tougher.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy going shopping with my friends and going to the cinema.
What music do you like listening to?
R&B and Rihanna
What is your favourite movie?
Hairspray
What motivates you?
Wanting to be the best and winning.
How did you celebrate Handover?
I was at the Closing Ceremony in Beijing celebrating a successful first
Paralympic Games.
