Creating a sporting legacy

Alexandra Adams – Swimming

Alexandra AdamsAlexandra achieved six gold medals in the Disability Sports Events (DSE) National Championships in 2009, and an amazing 12 gold medals at the 2008 Championships. Alexandra’s aim is to be selected for the GB team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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Date of birth: 31st January 1994

Career highlights to date:

» Member of the England Talent Squad
» 2009: DSE National Short Course Swimming Championships – Achieved 3 gold medals & 1 silver medal
» 2009: DSE National Junior swimming Championships – Achieved 6 gold medals
» 2008: DSE National Junior Swimming Championships – Achieved 12 gold medals
» 2007: DSE National Junior short course championships - 9 individual gold medals
» 2007: Took part in British International Swimming Championships
» 2007: Took part in Youth National Swimming Championships
» 2006: DSE National Junior Short course Championships - 5 gold medals
» 2006: Kent County Championships - 2 gold medals
» 2006: Inaugural UK Youth Games - silver medal in 100m backstroke
» 2005: DSE National Junior Short course Championships - 5 gold medals & 1 silver medal