Kate Haywood

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The BBC named Kate Haywood the 2003 Young Sport Personality of the Year on 14th December. The BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award makes a trio of awards for Kate who was also named the BBC Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Young Sportswoman of the year and was also recognised in an awards ceremony by her local radio station. The talented breaststroke specialist was thrust into the spotlight when she became the youngest ever swimmer to represent England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. She reached the finals in both the 50m and 100m breaststroke and helped her country to bronze in the 4x100m women’s medley relay in a British record time. In July this year, Kate’s strong performance helped Haywood clinch a gold in the 50m breaststroke at European Junior Championships in Glasgow and silver in the 100m breaststroke.

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The BBC named Kate Haywood the 2003 Young Sport Personality of the Year on 14th December. The 16-year-old was presented with her award by England rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson, who was later named as Sports Personality of the Year. The BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award makes a trio of awards for Kate who was also named the BBC Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Young Sportswoman of the year and was also recognised in an awards ceremony by her local radio station.

The talented breaststroke specialist was thrust into the spotlight when she became the youngest ever swimmer to represent England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. She reached the finals in both the 50m and 100m breaststroke and helped her country to bronze in the 4x100m women’s medley relay in a British record time.

Since then Kate has gone from strength and is now an integral part of the British team both on as an individual and as a member of the British medley relay team

Kate has recently qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and is now looking forward to competing for her country in August and is a serious medal contender - watch this space !!

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