Athlete Profile: Tanya Watson
Name
Tanya Watson
Course and Year of Study
Year 1, Chemistry
College
St Peter’s College
Sport
10m Platform Diving
Club
Southampton Diving Academy
Highest Competition Level
International
Best Achievement
15th at the Olympic Games
Short Term Aspirations
Commonwealth Games 2022
Long Term Aspirations
Paris 2024/ LA 2028
How did you get into the sport?
I used to do gymnastics and when I was 8 years old, some diving coaches came to my school and asked us if we would like to try diving. I was not enjoying gymnastics as much as I used to, so diving came at a great time.
What is your advice on balancing sport and academia?
Know your routine, plan your week and try and stick to a timetable for work/ revision. Also, for me, I try to make sure I make the most of the resources I have around me e.g. physio, psychology etc. Ultimately, having a team around you will make balancing everything a little easier
How have you managed training during lockdown?
During lockdown, I made sure to vary my workouts whether that was going cycling, using my trampoline in my garden or doing some S&C type training. In the 2nd and 3rd lockdowns, I was able to travel to Dublin and stay there to train for those months.
