Biography
Started: She took up Para swimming at age 15. In 2016 she joined the Springwood Swimming Club near Sydney, NSW, Australia. (alisonhillwriter.com.au, 21 Aug 2020; Athlete, 12 Sep 2019)
Reason: Her mother Sharon persuaded her to try swimming to give her something to do. She was then spotted by coach Nick Robinson, who saw her potential and invited her to join the Springwood Swimming Club. "I was being a right 15-year-old ratbag, every parent's worst nightmare. I'd tried other sports but nothing clicked. When I dive in that water I feel that I'm on a level playing field to everyone else." (alisonhillwriter.com.au, 21 Aug 2020; bluemountainsgazette.com.au, 17 Oct 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (purruna.ymca.org.au, 10 May 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
She works as a swim instructor and customer service officer at Purruna Spencer Newton Centre in Torrens Park, SA, Australia. (purruna.ymca.org.au, 10 May 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 12, 2000
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachSimon Watkins [personal]; Hannah Watkins [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:37.62 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 5:12.76 |
| 5 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:32.06 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:09.59 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 31.80 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:10.15 |
| 9 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:16.03 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 1:28.94 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 1:58.14 |
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