Olivia Allison
Welcome to Olivia Allison’s profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 13th February 1990
Born: Plymouth
Height: 168m
Weight: 53kg
Team/Club: Rushmoor Synchronised Swimming Club
Coach: Biz Price
Olivia and Jenna Randall were first paired for the 2006 Commonwealth Games where they eventually finished fourth. In 2008 Allison and Randall became the first British Synchro swimmers to compete at an Olympic Games since Natasha Haynes, Kerry Shacklock and Laila Vakil at Barcelona 1992. They placed 14th.
At the 2009 World Championships they placed tenth and at the 2010 European Championships, they placed fifth.
Allison and Randall secured their best international finish to date at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, capturing silver medals.
International Competitions
| Competition | Event | Year | Medal/Position | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | Duet | 2008 | 14th | |
| World Championships | Free Duet | 2009 | 10th | |
| Technical Duet | 2009 | 11th | ||
| Combination Team | 2009 | 7th | ||
| Free Team | 2009 | =10th | ||
| Technical Team | 2009 | 15th | ||
| Duet | 2007 | 20th | ||
| European Championships | Duet | 2010 | 5th | |
| Team | 2010 | 6th | ||
| Duet | 2008 | 9th | ||
| Duet | 2006 | 13th | ||
| Commonwealth Games | Duet | 2010 | Silver | |
| Duet | 2006 | 4th | ||
| Swiss Open | Duet | 2007 | 7th | |
| Rome Open | Duet | 2008 | 10th | |
| Spanish Open | Duet | 2008 | 6th | |
| European Champions Cup | Combo | 2009 | 5th | |
| Team | 2009 | 6th | ||
| Duet | 2009 | 8th | ||
| Duet | 2007 | 15th |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Event | Year | Medal/Position | Recor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Synchro Swimming Championships | Team | 2007 | GOLD | |
| Solo | 2007 | SILVER | ||
| Team | 2006 | GOLD | ||
| Figure | 2005 | 8th | ||
| Team | 2005 | GOLD | ||
| Team | 2004 | GOLD | ||
| Figure | 2004 | SILVER | ||
| Solo | 2004 | SILVER |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: Competing at the Olympics in Beijing when I was 18.
Aspirations: To get a medal for GB in the World Championships and Olympics. The main focus is 2012 everything is geared to that. Really want to push up the rankings andn it's important to do so to get better and better.
Training Regime: Wake at 6.15 get to pool for 7am. Do 30 minutes or hour of land warm up. At 8 get into pool for 1.5 hours speed swimming. We swim about 5000m in a session. Do synchro training till 12.30pm and this would include technical work, choreography or general routine training. If we are in physical training we have to do lots of repetitions of our routines with weights on our arms, legs or waist and sometimes all three.
Get back in the pool for 2.30pm for 2 hours to do more synchro then 30 minutes land drill. Or I start at 1pm in the gym doing weights and core work and cardio. I do 4 hours gym work on a Saturday and have Sunday off. I train about 40 hours a week.
Who has been the greatest influence on you: Jenna and Biz
When did you begin swimming: I learnt to swim when I was 2 and got into synchro after my sister joined Portsmouth Victoria Club. I was always at the pool when my sister was training and couldn’t wait to do it myself. Started synchro when i was 8.
Out of the Pool
Family members: My sister Alex did used to do synchro but gave up. My mum swims in masters and my Dad used to swim for the Navy.
Studies: Full Time Athlete
Other sports: No time!
Last book read: 'Time Travellers Wife' Audrey Niffenegger
Ultimate relaxation: Watching films, seeing friends and boyfriend and having a nice meal
Tip for the top: Give 100% into every moment you can. Get the most out of every session and try and do that little bit extra.
Life after swimming: Retire and have a big family
How would you like to be remembered: As a good honest person
Favourites
Sports Team: like to know what is going on in all aquatics - diving, swimming etc
Music: Lots of music - Pop, R and B, Rock, Old and new
Food: Bananas and Mangoes
Drink: Water
Hobbies: Eating and Sleeping
Favourite Sportsperson: Valentino Rossi
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