Candice Hall
Sports Award
- Age:
- 26
Biography
Candice Hall is 20 years old, from Husband Bosworth, Leicestershire. She's currently studying for a degree at Loughborough College whilst swimming full time at the National Centre, Loughborough. With the competition season underway, Candice has just returned back from Antwerp where she competed in the Flanders Swimming Cup. Having entered 5 events and swam in 2 finals. In the 200 backstroke 'A' final I came 5th and 4th in the 100 freestyle 'B' final.
By mid April 2018, Candice will have been to two overseas competitions, and one competition in Edinburgh.
Candice said: To get a Inspire award would help take a lot of pressure of myself, my parents and my grandparents who at the moment contribute a lot towards my activity. To achieve my aim I need to be fully focused and fully fit and every bit of support helps.'
Simon Taylor, Inspire Lead, said: 'xWe are very pleased to help Candice fulfil her potential in this hugely demanding sport particularly when combined with full time study.'
Blog
Winter Nationals Short Course Meet 14 to 16 December 2018
Posted: 5th Jan, 2019
I travelled to Sheffield on Friday 14 December to compete in the Winter Nationals Short Course Meet at Ponds Forge. I entered two events, 100 and 200 backstroke. I qualified for the A final in the 200... Read More »
LOUGHBOROUGH 3 NOVEMBER 2018 DUAL IN THE POOL WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Posted: 6th Nov, 2018
On Saturday 3 November, Loughborough University hosted the Dual in the Pool against the University of Toronto. I swam in the 200 back and 200 IM and came second, in the 200 freestyle I came fourth. It... Read More »
MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL OPEN SHORT COURSE SWIMMING MEET 20 AND 21 OCTOBER 2018
Posted: 31st Oct, 2018
I travelled to Manchester on Friday 19 October to compete in the Manchester International Short Course Meet.
I entered 5 events (400 free, 100 back, 100 breast, 100 fly and 100 free) and reached the final... Read More »
September 2018
Posted: 1st Oct, 2018
I am now back in training after the summer break. The swimming squad have been on team building exercises and this was numerous outdoor activities at Sheffield Cable Ski and Water Park. My next competition... Read More »
August 2018
Posted: 30th Aug, 2018
After competing in the British Swimming Summer Championships, I have had a month off from swimming and studies. I have enjoyed two holidays, one was in Dubai. I will be starting back training on 3 September.... Read More »
British Swimming Summer Championships 24 to 28 July 2018 Ponds Forge Sheffield 30th Jul, 2018
Posted: 13th Aug, 2018
I travelled to Sheffield on Monday 23 July to compete in the British Swimming Summer Championships at Ponds Forge.
I entered 4 events 200 free, 200 back, 100 free and 200 IM. I qualified for 4 finals. In... Read More »
Scottish National Open Championships 28 June to 1 July 2018
Posted: 30th Jun, 2018
On Wednesday 27 June 2018 I flew to Glasgow to take part in the Scottish National Open Championships to be held at Tollcross. I have entered 4 events - 400 IM, 200 IM, 200 backstroke and 200 butterfly.... Read More »
Start of the season
Posted: 13th May, 2018
Since my last post I have done a 3000m race in Birmingham which I won and also got a new pb by 9 seconds! I was really happy with this. I also have done my first 10km race in Derby where I was 3rd female,... Read More »
First Races of the Season
Posted: 5th Apr, 2018
So the UK season kicked off a few weeks ago with the first two races up in Grandtully, Scotland. This was a chance to get on the start line before selection, and reinforce my racing methods.
I placed 4th... Read More »
Huge Thanks again to all at Inspire.
Posted: 27th Feb, 2018
I am delighted that Joe Humphries have awarded me this grant as it allows me to have a strong focus on training hard and competing without the worry of financial costs. The grant will be towards transport... Read More »