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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Congenital
Classification
S10, SB9, SM10
Further personal information
Family
Husband Laurie Pirie and son Hudson-Grey [2018]
Other names
Harriet Lee Pirie
Residence
England
Occupation
Athlete, Businessperson
Languages
English
Higher education
Business Management - Northumbria University : Newcastle, ENG
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She began swimming at age two.
International debut
Year
2010
Competing for
Great Britain
General interest
Most influential person in career
Her mother. (British Swimming Media Guide, 10 Jul 2011)
Hero / Idol
British athlete Jane Tomlinson, and British cyclist Chris Hoy. (swimming.org, 2013)
Injuries
She spent 40 hours in intensive care in May 2012 after complaining of feeling unwell. Doctors were unable to tell her exactly what was wrong with her. She also had a broken hand during this period. (elmsdirect.com, 30 Nov 2012)
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs
She likes to wear a hooded jacket until just before she competes. (channel4.com, 15 Aug 2012)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Train hard and the results will follow." (guardian.co.uk, 08 Sep 2012)
Other sports
She has also competed in able-bodied swimming competitions. (peterboroughtoday.co.uk, 07 Mar 2013)
Ambitions
To compete at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (cambridge-news.co.uk, 15 Nov 2016)
Impairment
She has a growth condition called Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, diagnosed in 2009. (chroniclelive.co.uk, 31 Mar 2015; cambridge-news.co.uk, 23 May 2013)
Other information
SWIM TEACHER
In 2017 she organised and ran the Harriet Lee Swim Clinic at Trinity Arts and Leisure Centre in Bedford, England. (Facebook page, 27 May 2018)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
She is an ambassador for Vision Express, which involves coaching children and teaching the importance of eye healthcare. (visionexpress.com, 04 May 2015)
In 2017 she organised and ran the Harriet Lee Swim Clinic at Trinity Arts and Leisure Centre in Bedford, England. (Facebook page, 27 May 2018)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
She is an ambassador for Vision Express, which involves coaching children and teaching the importance of eye healthcare. (visionexpress.com, 04 May 2015)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM10 | Heat 1 | 3 | ||
| Women's 4x100 m Medley 34pts | Heat 2 | 1 | ||
| Women's 4x100 m Medley 34pts | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Women's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heat 1 | 6 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM10 | Heat 1 | 2012-08-30 | 3 | |
| Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM10 | Final Round | 2012-08-30 | 7 | |
| Women's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heat 1 | 2012-08-31 | 4 | |
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Heat 1 | 2012-09-08 | 2 | |
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Final Round | 2012-09-08 | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Heat 2 | 2013-08-14 | 4 | |
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Final 1 | 2013-08-14 | 2 | |
| Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM10 | Final 1 | 2013-08-15 | 5 | |
| Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM10 | Heat 1 | 2013-08-15 | 6 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Final Round | 2016-09-08 | 2 | |
| Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Heat 1 | 2016-09-08 | 3 | |
| Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM10 | Final Round | 2016-09-11 | 7 | |
| Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM10 | Heat 2 | 2016-09-11 | 2 |