Kate Haywood
Welcome to Kate Haywood’s profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 1st April 1987
Born: Grimsby
Height: 1.77m
Weight: 69kg
Team/Club: Loughborough University / Nunawading SC
Coach: Rohan Taylor
Personal Best
| Event | Time | Year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Course 50m Breaststroke | 31.12 | 2010 | |
| Long Course 100m Breaststroke | 1:07.56 | 2008 | BR |
| Long Course 200m Breaststroke | 2.31.23 | 2007 | |
| Short Course 50m Breaststroke | 30.35 | 2008 | |
| Short Course 100m Breaststroke | 1.05.95 | 2008 | BR |
| Short Course 200m Breaststroke | 2.30.09 | 2006 |
International Competitions
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 100m Breaststroke | 2012 | 1:09.22 | 28th |
| 100m Breaststroke | 2008 | 1:08.14 | 11th | |
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 3:57.50 | 4th | ||
| World Championships | 50m Breaststroke | 2011 | 31.43 | 9th |
| 50m Breaststroke | 2007 | 31.82 | 7th | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.08.72 | 7th | ||
| 50m Breaststroke | 2005 | 31.49 | 6th | |
| Commonwealth Games | 50m Breaststroke | 2010 | 31.17 | BRONZE |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1:08.29 | BRONZE | ||
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 4:00.09 | SILVER | ||
| 50m Breaststroke | 2006 | 31.84 | 5th | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1:09.28 | 6th | ||
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 4.04.61 | SILVER | ||
| 50m Breaststroke | 2002 | 32.57 | 7th | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1:10.20 | 6th | ||
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 2002 | 4.05.65 | BRONZE | |
| European Championships | 50m Breaststroke | 2010 | 31.12 | SILVER |
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 3:59.72 | GOLD | ||
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 2008 | 3:59.33 | GOLD | |
| 50m Breaststroke | 2006 | 31.71 | SILVER | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.08.78 | 5th | ||
| World Short Course Championships | 50m Breaststroke | 2008 | 30.35 | SILVER |
| 4x100m Medley Relay | 2008 | 3:53.02 | BRONZE | |
| European Short Course Championships | 50m Breaststroke | 2006 | 30.88 | SILVER |
| 50m Breaststroke | 2004 | 31.52 | BRONZE | |
| 4x50m Medley Relay | 2006 | 1:48.26 | SILVER |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Championships | 100m Breaststroke | 2012 | 1:08.07 | GOLD |
| 100m Breaststroke | 2011 | 1:10.36 | SILVER | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 2010 | 1:09.56 | SILVER | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 2009 | 1:08.59 | GOLD | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 2008 | 1:07.84 | GOLD | |
| 50m Breaststroke | 2005 | 31.45 | GOLD | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.09.27 | SILVER | ||
| 100m Breaststroke | 2004 | 1.10.20 | BRONZE | |
| 50m Breaststroke | 2003 | 32.67 | SILVER | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.11.85 | 6th | ||
| 200m Breaststroke | 2.34.01 | 4th | ||
| 50m Breaststroke | 2002 | 32.86 | BRONZE | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.10.49 | BRONZE | ||
| 50m Breaststroke | 2001 | 32.45 | BRONZE | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.15.34 | 8th | ||
| 200m Breaststroke | 2.44.43 | 20th | ||
| 50m Breaststroke | 2000 | 33.77 | SILVER | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.13.27 | 10th | ||
| ASA Championships | 100m Breaststroke | 2010 | 1:09.01 | GOLD |
| 200m Breaststroke | 2008 | 2:54.33 | 15th | |
| 50m Breaststroke | 2003 | 32.81 | GOLD | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.11.63 | SILVER | ||
| 50m Breaststroke | 2002 | 33.09 | 4th | |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1.11.54 | 4th | ||
| 200m Breaststroke | 2.36.16 | SILVER |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: European Championships 2008. I swam the breaststroke leg in the 4x100m medley relay. We won the gold medal and broke the European record.
Aspiration: To focus on getting into an Olympic final.
Who has been greatest influence on you: My family
Out of the Pool
One thing you can’t live without: My hair straighteners, without a doubt.
Tip for the top: To work hard and be dedicated. Try to enjoy yourself.
Life after swimming: No idea. Not sure what though.
Favourites
Band/Music: Currently listening to Fergie and Leona Lewis.
