Kate Haywood
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Date Of Birth: 1st April 1987
Born: Grimsby
Height: 1.77m
Weight: 69kg
Team/Club: Loughborough University / Nunawading SC
Coach: Rohan Taylor
Website: http://www.katehaywood.com/
Kate Haywood broke through to senior swimming as a 15-year old at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, helping the England 4x100m Medley Relay team scoop a bronze medal.
A year later, Haywood was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year after a second golden performance at the European Junior Championships but a bout of tonsilits in 2004 saw her miss out on an Olympic debut in Athens.
But four years later, Haywood finally made her Olympic bow in Beijing, finishing 11th in the 100m Breaststroke and just missing out on a medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay, ultimately finishing fourth.
Haywood missed the 2009 season with a hip injury but bounced back with a bang in 2010, scoring individual medals at both the European Championships and at her third Commonwealth Games.
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 | 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.
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