She has the world at her feet but what can’t champion swimmer Emily Seebohm live without?

She has the world at her feet but what can’t champion swimmer Emily Seebohm live without?

Swimmer Emily Seebohm shares some of her favourite things. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

She’s an animal lover, pole-dances a couple of times a week and is one of Australia’s foremost athletes. At 14, Brisbane ­swimmer Emily Seebohm was making podium finishes before picking up gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in ­Beijing. After winning two relay gold medals and an individual silver at the Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo last month, Seebohm has her sights on the FINA World Cup in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, and Budapest, Hungary, in the coming months before the World Short Course Championships in December. Despite making headlines for her public break-up with fellow swimmer Mitch Larkin, the former Australian Swimmer of the Year is ready to shift the focus back onto the sport she loves.

Emily Seebohm in her favourite Rachel Gilbert jumpsuit with her favourite Chanel clutch at the Swimmer of the Year awards.

STYLE

Favourite outfit? A Rachel Gilbert jumpsuit I wore to Swimmer of the Year 2016.

Favourite designer? Sass & bide, Alice McCall.

Favourite shoes? Sneakers.

Product you can’t live without? Nak Platinum Blonde Shampoo. Keeps my blonde perfect.

Something you own that you cherish? My animals.

Style icon? Kylie Jenner, as she never cares what anyone says.

Most fashionable woman you know? Erin Holland.

Fashion trend you’re obsessed with now? I love a good power suit.

What accessory can you not leave the house without? A bag. I always need something to carry.

Most worn item in your wardrobe? Denim overalls. So easy to wear.

The last shop you went into? Sass & bide.

Dream piece of clothing? The Dior dress [actor] Jennifer Lawrence wore to the 2016 Oscars.

Whose wardrobe would you want to raid? Kylie Jenner’s. Have you seen her bag room?

Describe your style in a word? Fun.

Emily Seebohm at her home in Brisbane with one of her two dogs.

HOME

Favourite room in my home? Bedroom.

Most treasured possession? A Chanel clutch I got for my 21st birthday.

What’s your go-to breakfast? Scrambled eggs, bacon on Turkish bread.

My next challenge is? World Cups in September and November and World Short Course in December.

I’m addicted to … Shopping.

Favourite app? Pinterest.

Favourite drink? Anything with Midori in it.

What’s in your back yard? A pool, of course.

Signature dish to cook? I love making nachos.

Favourite coffee shop? Saabi, Hendra.

Pets? Two dogs – Thunder, 9, and Maximus, 3 – and Platinum, my horse, 16.

Favourite part of Brisbane? James St [Fortitude Valley] has everything – shopping, food and drinks.

How would you describe yourself? Adventurous, full of energy and funny.

Next big purchase? Paying off my mortgage.

I’m most proud of … my dedication to swimming.

Emily Seebohm with her horse.

INSPIRATIONS

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?Working in TV and having a family.

Latest TV show you binge-watched? Project Runway.

Person you’d like to meet? Taylor Swift (top).

What makes you laugh?
A good movie.

Last movie that made you cry?Wonder. So sad!

What’s next on your bucket list? Bora Bora.

Who do you call for advice? My mum (above right).

What inspires you? Women doing amazing things.

Biggest strength? My resilience.

Biggest weakness? My stubbornness.

Best advice I ever got? Just be yourself.

Emily Seebohm (centre) with her dad John, brother Will and mum mother Karen. Picture: Sarah Reed.

PASSIONS

Something you wish people knew about you? I don’t know if I want people to know but I’m sure most people don’t know that I wear contacts.

One hobby you plan to pick up? Another language.

Who inspired you to swim? My mum. She taught me how to swim.

If you had a career change, what would you do? I would love to be on Getaway and travel the world.

Guilty pleasure? Watching movies in bed.

I can’t live without … my phone.

Favourite song to sing in the shower? Anything by Taylor Swift.

If I could rid the world of one thing it would be … negativity.

Pet hate? Rude people.

I have a fear of … snakes and spiders.

My hidden talent is … I can do the splits.

What is your current obsession? Project Runway.

What do you do on days off? Ride my horse or take the dogs for a walk.

What advice would you give your 15-year-old self? Just to have fun. You’re 15!

I wish I could … join the circus.

When I retire … I want to go to the beach every day with my dogs.