Namita Nayyar:
Year 2023 has been a memorable year in your career; you won the gold medal at the 2023 British Swimming Championships in the 50 meters freestyle. It was the third consecutive time that you had won the 50 meters event. Also winning both the 50 meters freestyle and the 100 meters freestyle at the 2024 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships. Elaborate on these spectacular achievements in your swimming career.
Anna Hopkin:
The British Championships will always be a special competition for me, it is an opportunity to race the best swimmers in Britain and there is always new talent coming through from younger swimmers so you can never be complacent. It is always an honors to be crowned British champion and do have accomplished this so many times is a big achievement for me.
It is also a fantastic event for swimmers of all ages because they’re able to race amongst Olympic champions and the like which will hopefully inspire the next generation of swimmers. 2024 British championships were particularly special as it was where I qualified for my second Olympics and we also had a record number of spectators in the crowd as well as people watching back home which is fantastic for the sport.
Namita Nayyar:
How were you able to overcome any physical or sports injury setbacks and what advice can you give to those in a similar situation.
Anna Hopkin:
I am lucky that I haven’t experienced any serious injuries however I have had a few shoulder niggles which have stopped my completing some sessions fully. My advice would be to be proactive about injury prevention and rehab. If you know you are predisposed to an injury due to the sport you do or a previous injury then prioritize rehabilitation exercises that will prevent re-injury. Don’t battle through pain thinking you’d look weak, look after your body and if you get pain that is suggesting an injury get it addressed straight away before carrying on because this could make it much worse in the long run.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and the message for its visitors?
Anna Hopkin:
The Women Fitness website is a fantastic source of information for whatever your fitness goals are. It’s a great community for all women and is full of empowering messages. There is loads of great articles on how to stick to your goals; great workouts to try; healthy recipes to use as well as inspiring interviews with different celebrities; beauty and fashion tips and ways to relax and reduce stress.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding swimmer girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of swimming?
Anna Hopkin:
I would say dream big but also set yourself short term goals to keep you on track. Achieving small goals along the way keeps you moving forward towards your ultimate goal but it also helps to build your confidence each time you achieve one! Goals give you a focus and a reason for keeping that motivation alive to turn up for training every day! But also sport should be fun, enjoy what you do and always celebrate your successes no matter how small!
Namita Nayyar:
A message for your ardent Instagram admirers.
Anna Hopkin:
I am always grateful for the people that follow my journey and I have to say thank you for the continuous support and love that I receive. Of course I do sport to achieve my own personal goals but it is also really important to me that I can give back to the sport and inspire others.
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