Personal Info:
Name: Helen Jewell
Place of Birth: Plymouth
Weight Category: 58kg
Club: Ivybridge
Coach: Tamas Feher
On The Platform:
Greatest Achievement: "8th place at the European Seniors in 2010."
Aspirations?: "To compete in the Olympic Games in London 2012."
Training Regime: "Full time. Double sessions Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Single sessions Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. About 18 hours a week."
Who has been the greatest influence on you? "Michaela Breeze."
When did you begin lifting? "2002."
Why did you begin lifting? "It was a new/different sport and a new club set up. My friend wanted to try it but didn't want to go alone so I went with her. She stopped and I carried on. I always had a good natural strength from being brought up living on a farm."
Off The Platform:
Occupation: "Physiotherapist and sports massage therapist."
Ultimate relaxation? "A night in with company and a DVD."
One thing you can't live without? "Friends and family."
Tip for the top? "Believing is the first step to achieving."
Life after lifting? "Pain free."
Describe yourself in 3 words... "Focused, dedicated, reliable"
Favourites:
Sports team: "GB athletics."
Films: "Any comedy films."
Band/Music: "Any really."
Food: "Chicken"
Drink: "Something with a bit of flavour."
What's the last book you read? "Damaged."
