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A competitive spirit is the driving force behind Stephanie Proud's rise to the verge of Britain's Olympic swimming team at just 15.
Stephanie narrowly missed out on selection for this summer's Games in Athens, but looks set for a promising career in the pool despite the setback. The current European Junior 200m backstroke champion, she defends her title in Portugal next month. "I definitely enjoy competing," said Stephanie, who began swimming compet-itively at nine years old. I find that is the best bit about swimming." Stephanie won the National Championships at 11, and won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2001 European Youth Olympics when competing against girls two years older.See the full content of this document
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