Rachel Cawthorn

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Rachel Cawthorn
  • Residence: Guildford
  • DOB: 03 November 1988
  • Region: South East England
  • Home Town: Guildford
  • Club: Wey KC



Career highlights

2006 Junior European Championships: Double finalist
2007 Australian Youth Olympics: Triple Silver medallist
2009 World Championships: K1 4th; K4 5th
2009 European Championships: K1 Bronze; K4 5th
2009 Senior World Cup 1: K1 Gold; K4 5th

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What is your sporting ambition?
To win a medal at the London 2012 Olympics in front of a home crowd.
What was your inspiration to take up your sport?
I started paddling as part of a talent ID scheme and I enjoyed the sport immediately. Watching the Athens 2004 Olympics made me realise how much I wanted to be there.
What are your interests outside of sport?
I enjoy swimming, cycling and surfing. I also enjoy shopping for new sports bras and flip flops.
In your mind, what's the most memorable moment of past Olympics/Paralympics?
Watching Tim Brabants win canoeing’s first ever gold medal Iive in the Beijing 2008 Olympics (I was lucky enough to be out there on the BOA’s Olympic Ambition Programme).
What three words best describe you?
Hard-working, blonde, shopaholic
Who should light the flame for London 2012?
Sir Chris Hoy
If you were a character from a film, who would you be and why?
Harry Potter, because I wish I could go to Hogwarts!
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