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Ellie Simmonds

British Paralympic swimmer, 2008–2021

United Kingdom · b. 1994

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Won eight Paralympic medals, five of them gold, across four Games between 2008 and 2021. She was ParalympicsGB flagbearer in Tokyo and announced her retirement from international swimming after her final race there.

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Question What made you decide to stop something you were known for, and how did you know it was time? Time & hindsight read 13 other answers →

I don't think I could go for another three years. I'm leaving it at the right time, I love it, I've absolutely had a wonderful competition and I've loved every minute of it.

Recorded Channel 4, Poolside, Tokyo Aquatics Centre, after the S6 400m freestyle final, BBC Sport, 2 September 2021 source ↗

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