SWINDON swimmer Jazz Carlin is returning closer to home after confirming her move to the British Gas National Centre in Bath today.
The 24-year-old has begun training with head coach David McNulty at the centre as she cranks up her preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Carlin previously trained at Wales National Pool in Swansea until former coach Bud McCallister took up a role in Australia earlier this year.
Despite the disruption to her training, Carlin became Wales’ first female Commonwealth Champion in 40 years after winning the 800m Freestyle in Glasgow this summer and then crowned an impressive year with European titles in the 800m and 400m Freestyle as well as a silver and British record at the World Short Course Championships.
Carlin took to Twitter to let people know about the news.
I would like to thank everyone at @SwimWales & @WalesNatPool for all their help over the past 7 years, the support has been incredible.1/3
— Jazz Carlin (@JazzCarlin) December 19, 2014
I would not be where I am today without the support staff and everyone around me. I will always be so thankful! 2/3
— Jazz Carlin (@JazzCarlin) December 19, 2014
So sad to be leaving Wales/ Swansea but I'm really excited to be starting my new chapter at Bath National Centre 3/3 http://t.co/DlCUDfJIzs
— Jazz Carlin (@JazzCarlin) December 19, 2014
She has begun training with Head Coach David McNulty at the centre and joins Olympic medallist Michael Jamieson, and Commonwealth Champions Chris Walker-Hebborn and Siobhan-Marie O’Connor. McNulty also coached Jo Jackson to her bronze medal at the Beijing Olympic Games.
“I really want to thank all of the staff and coaches at Swim Wales for their support over the years,” said Carlin.
“It has meant so much to me and has helped me to achieve so much in my career to date.
“It’s been a tough decision to make the move to Bath. But I'm really looking forward to working with David [McNulty].
“I've worked with David a lot this year as a coach in the build up to the European Championships and World short course Championships, and I am confident that Bath currently offers the best programme for me.
“I still have a big dream of competing at an Olympic Games and I am still very determined to achieve this. My only focus now is preparation for 2016."
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