Name: Roberto Pavoni

Club: Brentwood SC

10th January 2008: Click here for a report from Roberto as he prepares to leave for the Southport Centre in Australia.

10th January 2008: Click here for a report in the Brentwood Gazette on Roberto's achievements.

When did you first start swimming?

I remember going swimming when I was about 6, but I had lessons when I was 7 or 8.

What has been your best experience so far in swimming?

Winning 2 Gold's at the National BAGCAT Championships in 2005. I am also the current British Age Group Record Holder for 400IM.

What are your ambitions for next year?

I want to continue setting PB's, and to final at National's.  It will be harder this year because I am in a double age group.

What are your long term ambitions?

To swim at the 2012 Olympics.

What do your schoolfriends think about your swimming?

They think I am mad for doing all that training!  They are impressed though.

What do you enjoy doing outside swimming?

Watching football, particularly Liverpool.  Also listening to Hip Hop.

Who are your sporting heroes?

Michael Phelps.

Where is your favourite swimming pool?

Sheffield - Nationals are held there and I always swim well.

Norwich - It has a good atmosphere.