Randall making waves in synchronised swimming circles

By Ben Baker, Sportsbeat

EMILY Randall continues to make waves as an up-and-coming synchronised swimmer - but the she insists her biggest splash of all is still to come.

HIGH HOPES: Synchronised swimmer Emily Randall (right) has high hopes of emulating namesake Jenna in the pool

The 15-year-old has been steadily climbing the British ranks and earlier this month finished 15th out of 27 at the senior trials - just two places shy of earning selection onto the 13-strong team.

Despite just missing out on a senior spot, Randall will get the chance to blow such a disappointment out of the water in December at the ASA National Age Group Championships.

And the St John the Baptist School pupil insists she is heading to Gloucester to do just that, intent on showing the powers that be just what she can do.

"This year has been really good so far and I was really pleased with what I did at the senior trials," said Randall - who helped Great Britain finish tenth in the team event at the European Junior Championships earlier this summer.

"But although I was pleased with what I did, it was slightly frustrating because I missed out on the senior team by just one point, but I am still happy.

"That has given me a lot of confidence for the nationals in December and I really think that I can come in the top three in the solo competition and top five in the figures.

"If I can do that then it will be a really good result and it will set me up really nicely for next year.

"Winning a medal at the nationals would be a fantastic result and that is what I am working towards now and I really hope I can pull it off."

Randall's accomplishments in the pool this year haven't gone unnoticed with Kellogg's highlighting the teenager as one of their Champions of Tomorrow.

As part of the scheme she will be mentored by Commonwealth Games silver medallists Olivia Allison and namesake Jenna - something Randall insists will only make her better.

"I met Jenna and Olivia at the senior trials and they were really supportive and helpful and that was really good as it gives me something to aspire to," she added.

"Next year's Olympics unfortunately come a little bit too early for me but it is still going to be a great experience and one I hope to take a lot from.

"And having Jenna and Olivia helping me through this and giving me advice can only help me reach my goals."

Kellogg's has been supporting British Swimming for more than 15 years on a ‘grassroots to gold medals' programme of swimming. Visit www.kelloggs.co.uk/swimming for more information

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