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| Nationality |  United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 March 1974 North Camp, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Synchronised swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Rushmoor Synchro | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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