Rebecca Adlington O.B.E.

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Rebecca's fact file

Born: 17 February 1989 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.

Stroke: Freestyle

Achievements:

It has often been said that Rebecca Adlington single-handedly revitalised British swimming in the Beijing Olympics. Having never made the finals of a World Long Course Championships or previous Olympic Games, she won gold in both the 400m and 800m freestyle. Her time in the 800m broke the 19-year-old world record - the longest standing of all swimming world records.

Rebecca became the first British swimmer for 100 years to win two Olympic golds and only the second woman to win two gold medals at the same Games. All at the tender age of 19.

Latest news from Rebecca

World Champs 400m Free

29 July, 2009

Really happy with my swim. It was a personal best and 2 seconds quicker than i went at the Olympics in Beijing.

Scottish Nationals - Final world Champianship Trials

25 June, 2009

Rebecca is competing this weekend, 25-28th June, at the Scottish National Swimming Championships in Tollcross, Glasgow. This event also doubles as the final selection meet for British athletes hoping to secure their place on the British Team for next month's World Championships in Rome, 26th July to 2nd August.

Rebecca wins Laureus Sports Award

17 June, 2009

On Monday 15th June, Rebecca was presented with the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award for 2008 in London. She collected the award from London 2012 Chairman Lord Coe and fellow double Olympic Gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes.