Matt Brown labels Emily Seebohm the most consistent world swimmer of the last decade

Former Australian swimming Matt Brown has labelled swim champion Emily Seebohm as the most consistent world swimmer of the last decade.

Former Australian swimming Matt Brown has labelled swim champion Emily Seebohm as the most consistent world swimmer of the last decade.

Brown, one of the current Chinese head coaches, was Seebohm’s junior coach at Brothers Nudgee before she moved to join David Lush at Brisbane Grammar Swim Club.

Brown said Seebohm’s level of consistency across a prolonged period was remarkable.

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“She has to be close to, if not the most consistent swimmer in the world over the last decade. She has been on the podium almost every year,’’ said Brown.

Last year the St John Fisher College past student claimed two relay gold medals and the 100m backstroke silver medal at the Pan Pacs.

Australia's Emily Seebohm with Commonwealth Games gold. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT

Earlier, in April, she moved alongside the great Susie O’Neill’s record of aggregate Commonwealth Games medals by claiming her 15th medal when she helped the Australian 4x50m medley team to gold at the Games.

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And last month at the World Swimming Championships (25m) short course the Brisbane Grammar Swim Club leader claimed bronze in the 200m backstroke.

Brisbane Grammar director of swimming David Lush said all focus was now on Seebohm preparing for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Emily Seebohm in the heat of battle last month in China. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

“We are going to spend a hell of a lot of time in Japan,’’ he said.

“We are going to the Japan Open. Any FINA World Cups, we will be there,’’ Lush said.

Lush said aside from Seebohm’s extraordinary success over a sustained period of time, Seebohm was also pleasure to have around the Grammar group.

Emily Seebohm and her dog Pongo at home. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

“She bring something new to the table. She is energetic, fun to be around, the kids love her in terms,’’ he said.

“She is engaging with all of them which goes to the heart of her being a great human.’’

Emerging Grammar swimmer Minna Atherton said Seebohm was an example to all with her training ethic and was also a great supporter of all younger squad members.