Amelie Blocksidge

Amelie Blocksidge (born 9 April 2009) is a swimmer from England, who is a British Champion.[1][2]

Amelie Blocksidge
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (2009-04-09) 9 April 2009
England
Sport
SportSwimming
Event(s)Freestyle
ClubCity of Salford SC
Medal record
Representing  England
British Swimming Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Sheffield1500m freestyle

Career

In 2022, Blocksidge won five events at the all ages British Summer Championships and also won the open water event. She was the youngest member of the England Youth Squad that raced in Sweden.[3]

She came to prominence in 2023, after winning the gold medal at the 2023 British Swimming Championships in the 1500 metres freestyle.[4] During the title win she broke the national record, after recording a time of 16 minutes, 19.67 seconds.[5]

References
  1. "Blocksidge and Arnold put in exceptional displays to win Girls 2k races". Swimming.org. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. "Amelie Blocksidge". Swim Swam. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. "Welcome Amelie Blocksidge to the arena UK team". Arena Swim UK. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  4. "British Swimming Championships 2023". British Swimming. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  5. "British Championships: Matt Richards Moves Past Olympic Champion Tom Dean To Win 200 Free; Amelie Blocksidge Celebrates 14th Birthday With 16:19 In 1500". Swimming World magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2023.


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