Katy Sexton MBE.

As the first British woman to win the World Championship Gold Medal, Katy boasts a record swimming career history obtaining Double Olympian & World Champion positions. Following Katy's success at becoming Britain's first female World Champion swimmer, Katy was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list 2003.

As a certified swimming instructor for indoor and open water conditions Katy has her own company “Katy Sexton Sport and Fitness” offering both sport & fitness training as well as a swimming academy. Katy prides her academy on running lessons for children in the community.

With over two decades of professional swimming alongside her experience of setting up and running her own business, Katy also has the knowledge, expertise and passion to equip the community with the skills and knowledge of swimming safely in the sea.

“Growing up in Portsmouth and living by the sea was the main reason I was taught to swim. I worked my way through the local club, Portsmouth Northsea, winning medals at counties through to nationals, Europeans to Commonwealth Games and becoming World Champion in 2003. Reaching my ultimate goal of swimming in finals at the Olympic Games (2000/2004). Achieving such heights in a sport I love inspired me to set up my own swim academy in 2010, with the aim to give back to my community and get children swimming. With a passion for swimming, both teaching and taking part I think it’s an invaluable life skill that everyone should learn”.