Have you ever wondered what it feels like to compete at a professional level? To be surrounded by world-class athletes? What it takes, mentally and physically to be on the international sporting stage? It’s time to find out!
This week we are truly honoured to share an open conversation with Lauren Quigley. Lauren is a competitive swimmer who has represented Great Britain at the FINA World Aquatics Championships and England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games - winning three silver medals. Lauren now runs a mentoring organisation, Quigley Sport, to mentor the next generation of athletes.
Following in the footsteps of her aunt and mother, Lauren took to competitive swimming at the age of 10. With the guidance of her family, she quickly made a name for herself on the swimming scene.
Competing at a professional level can come with a price - long days, nutrition regimes and an impact on your mental health. Lauren faced her first mental struggles after she was made to feel that she wasn’t good enough, despite winning three silver medals. As time progressed her struggles grew, until in 2016 she finally broke down and confided in her family.
With the love and support of her family, friends and coaches, Lauren has found a way through the darkness, and now lives by the motto “celebrate everything”. And we for one, can truly get behind that!
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