Original version

BBC Essex

Hometown Hero

Factual

Sport: Olympics

Entertainment

Local to me

Essex Olympians and Paralympians share their Olympic stories.

Hometown Hero: Wix swimmer Laura Stephens

Wix swimmer Laura Stephens

BBC Essex - Hometown Hero, Wix swimmer Laura Stephens

How she went from hating swimming to being a world champion in the sport. (Photo: Getty)

Wix swimmer Laura Stephens discusses her career, 2024 world title and hopes for more success at the Paris Olympics.

Her parents and former coach also explain how she went from hating being in the pool to be the best in the world.

(Photo: Morgan Harlow/Getty)

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Hometown Hero

Wix swimmer Laura Stephens

Genres

Brand

BBC Essex

About BBC Essex