Lucy Hope

About

Scottish swimmer who won the gold medal competing in the women's 4 × 200 meter freestyle relay event at the 2018 European Aquatics Championships.

Before Fame

She joined her local swimming club at the age of six. She studied business and accounting at Edinburgh University. 

Trivia

During the initial COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, she kept in shape by swimming in waters around Edinburgh. She also went running and did bodyweight training so she didn't lose her strength.

Family Life

She was taught the basics of swimming by her mother.

Associated With

Her heroes are Michael Phelps and English diver Tom Daley.