Shirley Webb

Hammer throw

Shirley Webb
Shirley Webb
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Shirley Webb

Hammer throw

champions in schools
  • Current Residence: Hamilton

    Where do you train? Edinburgh

    Nickname: Battleaxe?!

    Education:
    GCSE’s – 9 A* Grades
    "A" Levels – 4 A Grades
    BSc Mathematics – Edinburgh University

  • First sporting success? Becoming county diving champion – aged 12

    Finest sporting moment? Being selected to represent great Britain in the Olympic Games – Athens 2004

    Your tip for the top: Be 100% committed to everything. Grasp every opportunity possible

    First international / ‘big time’ call-up: First International vest was for Scotland in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester

    How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? Incredibly proud and honoured. I feel like it’s a big thank you to everyone who has helped me get there.

    How and why did you get involved in your sport? My Main sport was diving until I was 19.

    What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? Michael Phelps in Beijing Olympics 2008

  • Three words that describe you: Committed, Vivacious, Hard Working

    Who would you most like to meet? Johnny Wilkinson

    What is your most prized possession? My Olympic Kit!

    Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My Parents – they’ve always been so supportive.

    Any family connections to sport?
    My dad, Andrew represented Scotland in the 400m Hurdles at the 1970 Commonwealth Games.

    Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Taking on the contenders on Gladiators

    What is your biggest passion away from sport? My family and friends

    Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Springboard & highboard diving. I love watching gymnastics on TV too.

    Top tips to relax? I’m probably not the person to ask! A hot bath after a hard session.

    What is your ultimate ambition? To live my life to the full and never look back saying "I wish I'd..."

    Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Working in sport and/or television.

Quiz
  1. 1.  

    In which city will the 2012 Olympics be held?

    • Vienna
    • Berlin
    • London

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