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Originally Posted by Marc

Has she retired?

Adlington announced her retirement from the sport, which threw her into the spotlight, in February.

But leaving competitive pool behind her, Adlington's passion for swimming remains undiminished.

Indeed her next chapter is one she believes will present her biggest challenge yet, as she crafts her legacy to inspire generations of youngsters into the pool.

In a statement on her website she says: 'I'm very proud of what I have achieved so far, but my journey is not finished yet.


'My vision is that every child in Britain will be able to swim 25 metres by the time they leave primary school.


'Being able to swim is such a wonderful life skill, and I see this as my greatest challenge in swimming.'


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