| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Katherine Sheila Skelton |
| Nationality |  United Kingdom |
| Born | 5 October 1987 Reading, England |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Synchronised swimming |
| Club | Reading Royals |
| Updated on 24 May 2015. | |
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