Eleanor May Simmonds (born 11 November 1994 [2]) is a British retired Paralympian swimmer who competed in S6 events. She came to national attention when she competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing , winning two gold medals for Great Britain.

Apr 25, 2015 · Paralympic swimming legend Ellie Simmonds has spoken of her love for Swansea, Gower’s world class beaches and Joe’s Ice Cream as she limbers up for the IPC World Championships in Glasgow.

One of Britain’s most successful paralympic swimmers, Ellie Simmonds hung up her goggles in 2021 following a prolific career in the water. After making her debut aged just 13 in Beijing, she went on to secure eight medals – including five gold – and inspiring many along the way.

In a new video, ‘Stories of Hope’, Ellie visits the iconic Hope Reef in the Spermonde Archipelago, Indonesia, to take part in coral restoration first-hand and learn about the work the Sheba Hope Grows programme is doing with the local community to restore coral reefs around the globe.

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Nov 28, 2024 · In a new video, ocean advocate and paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds brings the Sheba Hope Grows programme movement to life through compelling storytelling, urging and inspiring the UK and beyond to rally awareness and take action to preserve and restore the beauty of our oceans.

Aug 27, 2024 · FIVE-TIME Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer Ellie Simmonds won over the nation's hearts with her incredible performances. She's set to make her debut presenting Channel 4's coverage of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris .

Dec 4, 2024 · In a new video, ocean advocate and paralympic swimmer, Simmonds brings the Sheba Hope Grows™ programme movement to life through compelling storytelling, urging and inspiring the UK and beyond to rally awareness and take action to preserve and restore the beauty of our oceans.

Former Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds says she’s been “really lucky” with new opportunities since retiring from competing three years ago – but admits the adjustment has also been an...

The swimmer Ellie Simmonds was just 13 years old and the youngest competitor at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics when she won her first two gold medals. She immediately gained national attention,...