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Getting to know: Ross Haslam

22 Aug 2018

Ross Haslam's 2018 has seen him win World Cup and European medals, claim a silver behind his brother at nationals and make a trip to the Gold Goast for Team England. Here we get to know the Sheffield based diver a bit better:

Hometown: Sheffield

Biggest achievement: World Cup and European medallist

Do you support any other sports/ teams? I watch all sports at the Olympics, but don’t support any team in particular.

Who was your first club/ coach? Nikki Smith, City of Sheffield Diving Club

What do you do to relax? I try to teach myself the guitar. I sing very badly and watch TV series all the time.

Who on the team has the best taste in music? Millie Haffety

Who was your childhood hero? Alexandre Despatie, a Canadian diver who I met when I was young

Favourite Movie: Hacksaw Ridge

Favourite TV series: Prison Break

Best subject at school: Chemistry

If you had a super power what would it be? Teleportation

Favourite ice cream: White chocolate Magnum

Reality show you'd most like to appear on: Strictly Come Dancing.