Rebecca Adlington, OBE
“There’s no better way to motivate yourself than being surrounded by the support of your team. As teammates you should be there for each other every step of the way”
Discipline: 400m and 800m Freestyle (retired)
Biggest achievement: Double Olympic Gold Medallist
Interesting fact: Rebecca was the first British swimmer to win two Olympic gold medals since 1908.
Top tip: Enjoy what you do!
See you at: SwimBritain Sheffield
Ellie Simmonds, OBE
“Swimming is a really safe form of exercise for all ages and fitness levels as the water takes your weight meaning no strain on joints. Get your dad, gran and mates to team up and improve your fitness today”
Discipline: Freestyle, Individual Medley and Butterfly
Biggest achievement: Paralympic Gold Medallist
Interesting fact: Ellie loves baking and dancing – especially zumba!
Top tip: Work hard and believe in yourself.
See you at: SwimBritain Coventry
Keri-anne Payne
“Take advantage of our four free coaching sessions to be sure your getting the most out of swimming”
Discipline: 10k Open Water and 400m Individual Medley
Biggest achievement: Open Water World Champion
Interesting fact: Keri-anne started swimming when she was four because her elder brother Mark swam, and she wanted to be like him.
Top tip: Make sure you are enjoying what you do - you will never reach your full potential if you are not.
See you at: SwimBritain Manchester and SwimBritain Blenheim Palace
Michael Jamieson
“SwimBritain unites people from all fitness and sporting backgrounds, it doesn’t even matter if you’re not a great swimmer by using the training tips every one has the chance to improve”
Discipline: 100m and 200m Breaststroke
Biggest achievement: Olympic Silver Medallist
Interesting fact: Michael chose swimming over football at the age of 13. He was a very talented footballer, but enjoyed swimming more!
Top tip: Perseverance and self-belief are the most important things.
See you at: SwimBritain Bristol
Hannah Miley
“We all know fail to prepare is preparing to fail. That’s why you should follow some of the great tips and technique videos online to make sure you’re in the best shape”
Discipline: 200m and 400m Individual Medley
Biggest achievement: World Short-course Gold Medallist
Interesting fact: Hannah is trained by her father Patrick Miley.
Top tip: Don’t give up. Everything happens for a reason, you can find a positive in everything.
See you at: SwimBritain Edinburgh
Duncan Goodhew
“Swimming is a low impact, full body work out. It not only helps you to relax but can benefit your entire life”
Discipline: 100m Breaststroke (retired)
Biggest achievement: Olympic Gold Medallist
Interesting fact: Duncan is dyslexic and has alopecia – both spurred him on to fulfil his incredible sporting achievement.
Top tip: Never give up, work hard and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t succeed.
See you at: SwimBritain Portsmouth
Mark Foster
“Get a few mates together and sign up to SwimBritain; training as a team is much more effective, and fun, than doing it alone.”
Discipline: Freestyle and Butterfly
Biggest achievement: Six-time World Champion
Interesting fact: Mark has broken eight world records during his career.
Top tip: Swimming is refreshing, relaxing and liberating. It’s a great escape from the stresses of work and everyday life.
See you at: SwimBritain London Fields
David Walliams
”Swimming the Channel inspired me to help get the people of Great Britain to dip their toes”
Discipline: Open water
Biggest achievement: Swimming the River Thames in 2011, that’s 140 miles.
Interesting fact: David swam with pilot whales when swimming the 12 miles across the Straits of Gibraltar
Top tip: Swimming is refreshing, relaxing and liberating. It’s a great escape from the stresses of work and everyday life.
See you at: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire