Year 9 Swimmer Reaches Top 10 in North West Rankings

Swimmer Charlotte is aiming to make a big splash - and has set her sights on the 2028 LA Olympics! 

Year 9 Charlotte has been swimming for around four years and competes for Leyland Barracudas. She has represented Lancashire and the North West in 400m and 800m Freestyle for the Under 13 age group. 

“I do prefer the longer distances,” said Charlotte. 

“I am dedicated, I train eight times a week and two days are very early mornings at Leyland Leisure Centre. 

“I really enjoy it, I enjoy competing.” 

Charlotte, who is friends with former Priory pupil Libby who is on the GB training camp for synchronised swimming, is currently ranked third fastest for this year in Lancashire for 800m and seventh for 400m. 
In the North West, she is ninth fastest so far this year over 800m. 

“I competed in a North Lancs swimming meeting recently and came first in the 800m and fourth in the 400m. 

“When I started swimming, it was just for myself but now I look up to the likes of Adam Peaty. 

“It was great watching all the Olympic and European Championship swimming on TV over the summer and that has inspired me even more. 

“I know it will take a lot of dedication but my aim is the 2028 LA Olympics, it’s a big goal.”