Commonwealth Champion and European medallist Sophie Taylor has announced her decision to take a break from the sport and will not compete at this summer’s World Championships in Kazan.
Taylor won gold in the 100m Breaststroke at last summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as well as a medley relay silver. Taylor also added a medley relay bronze while competing for the British team at the European Championships in Berlin.
The breaststroke specialist began her career at City of Leeds before moving to the London Aquatic Centre Performance Programme in September last year.
Commenting on Sophie’s decision, British Swimming Head Coach Bill Furniss said: “I have spoken at length with Sophie and this is not a decision she has taken lightly.
“At this point Sophie is not enjoying her swimming and feels she needs time away from the sport. I have told Sophie the door remains open once she has had a break and is ready to reconsider her future.
“I would like to thank Sophie for her contribution so far to British Swimming."