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Who are Ellie Simmonds siblings?
Georgina Simmonds
Katie SimmondsPauline SimmondsSteven Simmonds
Ellie Simmonds/Siblings
What is Ellie’s disability?
Ellie started swimming at the age of five. Her disability, classified as Achondroplasia dwarfism proved no barrier to her and by the age of eight she was competing against able-bodied children.
Does Ellie Simmonds have a sister?
Katie SimmondsPauline Simmonds
Ellie Simmonds/Sisters
What is Ellie Simmonds date of birth?
November 11, 1994 (age 26 years)
Ellie Simmonds/Date of birth
Eleanor May Simmonds, OBE (born 11 November 1994) is a British former Paralympian swimmer who competed in S6 events. She came to national attention when she competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, winning two gold medals for Great Britain, despite being the youngest member of the team, at the age of 13.
How old was Ellie Simmonds at her first Olympics?
13
She came to national attention when she competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, winning two gold medals for Great Britain, despite being the youngest member of the team, at the age of 13.
Are Ellie Simmonds parents dwarfs?
Are Ellie Simmonds parents dwarfs? She is the youngest in the family and is closest to her sister Katie – who also has achondroplasia. Ellie’s mum is a strong-headed woman who took care of the kids and their growth game while her dad stayed home.
What does T37 mean in Paralympics?
The T37 classification is for athletes who have moderate hypertonia, ataxia or athetosis on one half of the body, according to World Para Athletics. This often includes athletes with a traumatic brain injury or cerebral palsy, like Mayhugh.
How many sisters and brothers does Ellie Simmonds have?
Simmonds has three sisters and a brother. She studied Psychology at the Loughborough University in England. At the age of 13, Simmonds was the youngest British athlete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, competing in the 50m, 100m and 400m freestyle, 50m butterfly, and 200m Individual Medley.
What did Ellie Simmonds say about parents being supportive?
Ellie Simmonds: ‘I think it’s important for parents who think they have talent on their hands to be supportive without being pushy.’ Photograph: PR Ellie Simmonds: ‘I think it’s important for parents who think they have talent on their hands to be supportive without being pushy.’ Photograph: PR Fri 5 Sep 2014 08.00 EDT
Who is Elizabeth Simmonds not to be confused with?
Not to be confused with Elizabeth Simmonds. Eleanor May Simmonds, OBE (born 11 November 1994) is a British former Paralympian swimmer who competed in S6 events.
Where did Ellie Simmonds go to swimming school?
She swam for Boldmere Swimming Club in Sutton Coldfield, under Head Coach Ashley Cox, but she and her mother moved to Swansea when Simmonds was 11 to take advantage of the city’s world-class swimming pool. Simmonds has three sisters and a brother. She studied Psychology at Loughborough University in England.