Ellie Simmonds is a famous British competitive swimmer. Born August 6, 1994, in West Bromwich, England, Simmonds has loved sports since infancy. Her talent was discovered five years ago when she started swimming.
Wikipedia and career
Simmonds loved swimming as she aged. With the City of Birmingham Swim Team, she competed locally and nationally. Her determination made her a national champion young swimmer.
Simmonds broke through aged 14 at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. She is one of the youngest British Paralympians with two gold and one bronze medals. Her swimming feat made headlines abroad and in the UK.
Simmonds ruled competitive swimming for years. Her British, European, and World Championship golds were numerous. One of the best British swimmers ever, she won four 2012 London Paralympic gold medals.