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| Born | 1 August 1992 Rotherham, England | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 153 cm (5 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||
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