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| Human Interest | |
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Further Personal Information | |
| Residence | Trowbridge, ENG |
Sport Specific Information | |
| Club / Team | City of Bath Rhythmic Gymnastics Club: Bath, ENG |
General Interest | |
| Hobbies | Dancing, music, movies, shopping. (FIG, 02 Feb 2010) |
| Injuries | She has suffered from shin splints and for pain management and to aid in recovery she eases off her leaps, ices and receives massage therapy. (Athlete, 21 Sep 2010) |
| Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs | "I mentally get myself in 'the zone' and go through my routine in my mind before going onto the floor, also slapping my hands." (Athlete, 21 Sep 2010) |
Sport Specific Information | |
| Why this sport? | "Because I love it. I love the grace, skill and flexibility it requires. I was originally spotted at my sister's trampolining birthday party at a local leisure centre by a gymnastics coach when I was five years old. I may not have got into the sport if it wasn't for her." |
General Interest | |
| Most influential person in career | "Me because of my desire to do well and achieve. If I didn't have the drive and love of the sport there would be no point of continuing." (Athlete, 21 Sep 2010) |
| Hero / Idol | "Anna Bessonova because she was an exceptional gymnast but often didn't get the scores she deserved." (Athlete, 21 Sep 2010) |
| Ambitions | To compete in the 2012 London Olympic Games. (Athlete, 21 Sep 2010) |
Sport Specific Information | |
| Name of coach | Sarah Moon |
| Coach from what year? | 2001 |
| Training Regime | She trains around 40 hours per week. |
| When and where did you begin this sport? | She began the sport at age five. |
International Debut | |
| Year | 2004 |
| Competing for | England |
| Location | France |
Further Personal Information | |
| Occupation | Student |
| Languages | English |
General Interest | |
| Nicknames | Frankie, Foxy. (Athlete, 21 Sep 2010) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto | "Aim for the best and do your best." (Athlete, 21 Sep 2010) |