Nice Britain’s Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix says she won’t be compete on the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, which begin this month, as a result of she is fighting “psychological blocks”.
Spendolini-Sirieix, whose father Fred is a TV persona and stars in First Dates, gained bronze alongside Lois Toulson within the synchronised 10m platform on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The World Aquatics Championships happen from 11 July to three August in Singapore.
“Sadly, I will not be attending the World Championships this 12 months in Singapore,” mentioned Spendolini-Sirieix in a social media submit.
“I’ve had a tricky battle with psychological blocks in diving this season, and I’ve tried to battle via them, however I’ve determined it will be greatest for me to take a break from the pool.
“I get all the assistance I want from my household, my coach and my assist staff at Aquatics GB and I’m so grateful for his or her love and assist.
“As an athlete, the phrases ‘relaxation’ and ‘break’ are overseas, however I do know that this era will vastly assist me in the long term.
“I’m unhappy to not be becoming a member of my staff and worldwide pals out in Singapore, however I do know they are going to do amazingly and I can not wait to see them shine.”
