Sporting scholar Kate Shortman’s groundbreaking year of artistic swimming success recognised at The Aquatics GB Awards 2024

16 November 2024

Another historic year for University of Bath sporting scholar Kate Shortman and partner Izzy Thorpe was recognised when they once again shared the Artistic Swimming Athlete of the Year honour at The Aquatics GB Awards 2024.

Bill Whiteley Scholar Shortman, who studies International Management and Modern Languages (French), and Thorpe claimed Britain’s first-ever Olympic and World Championship medals in the duet events during an incredible year.

The stunning artistic swimming achievements of Shortman and Thorpe saw Yumiko Tomomatsu recognised as Artistic Swimming Coach of the Year.

Matt Richards, who formerly trained with the Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre squad, shared the Swimming Athlete of the Year Award with Duncan Scott after both won gold and silver at Paris 2024.

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Picture credit: Team GB.

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