Team GB star says ‘the smile is fake’ as she reveals brutal truth behind competing at Olympics 2024

TEAM GB’s artistic swimmer Kate Shortman has stressed just how hard the sport is ahead of her bid for Olympic gold.

Shortman, 22, explained that fans watching from home shouldn’t be fooled by the big smile on her face while she’s competing – saying that it’s just a way of getting through the pain.

Artistic swimming looks superb from the stands as athletes hit every move to perfection and glide through the water in a glamorous outfit.