Meet Britain’s quiet swimming star ready to turn up the volume in Tokyo

Freestyler Freya Anderson tells Tom Harle on the changes to her training that she hopes will guide her towards the Olympic podium

Anderson is training hard for Tokyo (AFP via Getty Images)

If there’s one thing Freya Anderson hates, it’s the whole street talking about her.

That’s exactly what happened when an industrial crane rolled up on the European swimming champion’s doorstep to install an endless pool in her back garden.

But if the shy 19-year-old’s performances continue at current rate, it won’t just be tongues wagging in her native Wirral. Her name will be on the lips of the world.