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Artistic swim duo synchronised from childhood

Izzy Thorpe and Kate Shortman first swam together aged 8 in Bristol.

They’re looking for their first medal in their second Olympics in Paris.

Artistic swimming duo synchronised from childhood

Izzy Thorpe and Kate Shortman first swam together aged 8 in Bristol.

They’re looking for their first medal in their second Olympics in Paris.

The pair competed together in Tokyo, but this will be the first time in front of a crowd.

Their mum’s also competed together in the same sport.

Kate’s mum Maria speaks to the ±«Óãtv’s Gordon Smart.

±«Óãtv Radio Bristol’s Joe Sims speaks to Izzy’s dad Andy.

Picture: Getty/Oli Scarff

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