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Ellie Simmonds

British Paralympic swimmer, 2008–2021

United Kingdom · b. 1994

Won eight Paralympic medals, five of them gold, across four Games between 2008 and 2021. She was ParalympicsGB flagbearer in Tokyo and announced her retirement from international swimming after her final race there.

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When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?

When I was in Beijing, London, and also in Rio I was still a kid really, I didn't feel pressure. Now I'm a 26 year old woman. Being a lot older I feel those expectations. And it's definitely hard on my shoulders, to the extent where in training I'm ok but in competitions I panic, and I do stupid things. Working with [my psychologist], at these Games one of the things I'm proud of is I didn't have any panics. I was so happy about that - I went out and raced and enjoyed it.

Recorded Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tokyo Paralympics, The Telegraph, 2 September 2021 source

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What does the first sixty minutes of your day look like?

I love swimming and I'll still be found in the pool, but now I'll be able to do without the 04:30 alarm!

Recorded Retirement statement issued through ParalympicsGB, 2 September 2021 source

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What made you decide to stop something you were known for, and how did you know it was time?

I don't think I could go for another three years. I'm leaving it at the right time, I love it, I've absolutely had a wonderful competition and I've loved every minute of it.

Recorded Channel 4, Poolside, Tokyo Aquatics Centre, after the S6 400m freestyle final, BBC Sport, 2 September 2021 source

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