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{{MedalSilver | [[2009 IPC Swimming European Championships|2009 Reykjavik]] | [[2009 IPC Swimming European Championships – Women's 100 metre breaststroke|SB6 100&nbsp;m breaststroke]]}}<ref name=CV/>
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'''Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson''' (born 3 December 1985) is a British swimmer who has won gold medals in the [[Paralympic Games]] and [[International Paralympic Committee]] (IPC) world championships.<ref name=Swimming.org/> She has [[cerebral palsy]], placing her in the [[S6 (classification)|S6 classification]].<ref name=Swimming.org/>
'''Elizabeth Johnson''' (born 3 December 1985) is a British swimmer who has won gold medals in the [[Paralympic Games]] and [[International Paralympic Committee]] (IPC) world championships.<ref name=Swimming.org/> She has [[cerebral palsy]], placing her in the [[S6 (classification)|S6 classification]].<ref name=Swimming.org/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Johnson was born in [[Newport, Wales|Newport]], [[South Wales]], on 3 December 1985.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/><ref name=C4/> She has [[cerebral palsy]],<ref name=Swimming.org/> and, at the age of three, was encouraged by her mother to join a group for disabled swimmers to strengthen and relax her muscles. She came to love{{weasel inline|date=September 2016}} the sport, competing as an S6 swimmer,<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/><ref name=C4/> and was selected to swim for [[Team GB]] at the age of 14.<ref name=Telegraph/> Johnson attended [[Swansea University]] and in 2008, completed a degree in business management and finance.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/> She currently lives in [[Bath, Somerset]],<ref name=CV/> and trains with the [[University of Bath]] training group, Team Bath.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/>
Johnson was born in [[Newport, Wales|Newport]] on 3 December 1985.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/><ref name=C4/> She has [[cerebral palsy]],<ref name=Swimming.org/> and, at the age of three, was encouraged by her mother to join a group for disabled swimmers to strengthen and relax her muscles. She came to love{{weasel inline|date=September 2016}} the sport, competing as an S6 swimmer,<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/><ref name=C4/> and was selected to swim for [[Team GB]] at the age of 14.<ref name=Telegraph/> Johnson attended [[Swansea University]] and in 2008, completed a degree in business management and finance.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/> She currently lives in [[Bath, Somerset]],<ref name=CV/> and trains with the [[University of Bath]] training group, Team Bath.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/>


While Johnson was on the aeroplane to the [[2008 Summer Paralympics]] in Beijing, her mother died after a long battle with [[cervical cancer]]. She decided to continue with the Games when she was told that the funeral could be held when she returned home.<ref name=Telegraph/><ref name=DailyMail/>
While Johnson was on the aeroplane to the [[2008 Summer Paralympics]] in Beijing, her mother died after a long battle with [[cervical cancer]]. She decided to continue with the Games when she was told that the funeral could be held when she returned home.<ref name=Telegraph/>


Johnson spends one day a week studying accountancy, and is considering a career in that field when she retires from competitive swimming.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/>
Johnson spends one day a week studying accountancy, and is considering a career in that field when she retires from competitive swimming.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/>


She has been in a relationship with Brazilian para-swimmer [[Phelipe Rodrigues]] since 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rebello|first=Helena|date=25 April 2015|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/paralimpiadas/noticia/2015/04/fora-das-piscinas-britanica-aproveita-open-para-rever-namorado-brasileiro.html|title=Fora das piscinas, britânica aproveita Open para rever namorado brasileiro|publisher=[[globo.com]]|language=Portuguese|trans-title=Outside the pool, Briton takes Open to review Brazilian boyfriend|accessdate=10 September 2016}}</ref>
She has been in a relationship with Brazilian para-swimmer [[Phelipe Rodrigues]] since 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rebello |first=Helena |date=25 April 2015 |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/paralimpiadas/noticia/2015/04/fora-das-piscinas-britanica-aproveita-open-para-rever-namorado-brasileiro.html |title=Fora das piscinas, britânica aproveita Open para rever namorado brasileiro |publisher=[[globo.com]] |language=pt |trans-title=Outside the pool, Briton takes Open to review Brazilian boyfriend |access-date=10 September 2016}}</ref>


In July 2016, Johnson appeared in the eleventh series of [[Celebrity Masterchef]] on [[BBC One]].
In July 2016, Johnson appeared in the eleventh series of ''[[Celebrity Masterchef]]'' on [[BBC One]].


She is an athlete mentor for the [[Dame Kelly Holmes Trust]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/13/quarantine-routine-liz-former-paralympian-12695520/ |title=My Quarantine Routine: Liz, a former Paralympian working from home |last=Abernethy |first=Laura |date=13 May 2020 |website=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |access-date=25 August 2021}}</ref>
Even after experience on Celebrity Masterchef she once set fire to a hotel, at a wedding, whilst cooking toast.


==Career==
==Career==


=== Swimming ===
=== Swimming ===
Johnson is significant within the British Para Swimming Team; specialising in breaststroke, she is one of a select few to have won gold medals in the [[Paralympic Games|Paralympics]], [[IPC Swimming World Championships|World Championships]], and [[IPC Swimming European Championships|European Championships]].<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtc-uk.com/wp-content/uploads/Liz-Johnson1.pdf|title=Liz Johnson biography|website=|publisher=MTC|access-date=17 September 2016}}</ref>
Johnson is significant within the British Para Swimming Team; specialising in breaststroke, she is one of a select few to have won gold medals in the [[Paralympic Games|Paralympics]], [[IPC Swimming World Championships|World Championships]], and [[IPC Swimming European Championships|European Championships]].<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref>{{cite web |title=Liz Johnson biography |url=http://www.mtc-uk.com/wp-content/uploads/Liz-Johnson1.pdf |website= |publisher=MTC |access-date=17 September 2016}}</ref>


At the [[2006 IPC Swimming World Championships]] in [[Durban]] South Africa, Johnson won an individual gold medal in the 100&nbsp;metre breaststroke, and two relay golds.<ref name=CV/> She repeated her breaststroke success at the 2009 event, breaking the world record in the process,<ref name=CV/> and also picked up two individual medley bronze medals.<ref name=CV/> She won gold in the 100&nbsp;metre breaststroke at the [[2008 Summer Paralympics]],<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/> eleven days after the death of her mother, dedicating the victory to her memory.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/><ref name=Telegraph/><ref name=DailyMail/>
At the [[2006 IPC Swimming World Championships]] in [[Durban]], South Africa, Johnson won an individual gold medal in the 100&nbsp;metre breaststroke, and two relay golds.<ref name=CV/> She repeated her breaststroke success at the 2009 event, breaking the world record in the process,<ref name=CV/> and also picked up two individual medley bronze medals.<ref name=CV/> She won gold in the 100&nbsp;metre breaststroke at the [[2008 Summer Paralympics]],<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/> eleven days after the death of her mother, dedicating the victory to her memory.<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=CV/><ref name=Telegraph/>


Johnson's successes were recognised when, in April 2011, she was given the honour of laying the final tile in the competition pool at the [[London Aquatics Centre]].<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=Culture.Gov/> She was also selected as the [[Paralympic symbols|Paralympic Oath taker]] for the [[2012 Paralympic Games]].<ref name=SWA/>
Johnson's successes were recognised when, in April 2011, she was given the honour of laying the final tile in the competition pool at the [[London Aquatics Centre]].<ref name=Swimming.org/><ref name=Culture.Gov/> She was also selected as the [[Paralympic symbols|Paralympic Oath taker]] for the [[2012 Paralympic Games]].<ref name=SWA/>


Johnson added to her Paralympic medal collection at [[2012 Summer Paralympics|London 2012 Paralympics]], as she set a new Paralympic record en route. Johnson recorded a season's best time of 1:40.90, to take the bronze medal in the SB6 100&nbsp;m backstroke. In the buildup towards her fourth Paralympics at [[2016 Summer Paralympics|Rio]], Johnson underwent an operation for a [[hernia]]. While recovering, she found herself falling behind in her training, which impacted on her preparation for the 2016 Paralympic trials. Her failure to make the trials resulted in her decision to retire from competitive swimming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.BBC.co.uk/sport/wales/36095491|title=Swimmer Liz Johnson retires ahead of Rio 2016 after injuries|publisher=[[BBC Online|BBC]]|date=20 April 2016|accessdate=24 April 2016}}</ref>
Johnson added to her Paralympic medal collection at [[2012 Summer Paralympics|London 2012 Paralympics]], as she set a new Paralympic record en route. Johnson recorded a season's best time of 1:40.90, to take the bronze medal in the SB6 100&nbsp;m backstroke. In the buildup towards her fourth Paralympics at [[2016 Summer Paralympics|Rio]], Johnson underwent an operation for a [[hernia]]. While recovering, she found herself falling behind in her training, which impacted on her preparation for the 2016 Paralympic trials. Her failure to make the trials resulted in her decision to retire from competitive swimming.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/36095491 |title=Swimmer Liz Johnson retires ahead of Rio 2016 after injuries |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |date=20 April 2016 |access-date=24 April 2016}}</ref>


=== Entrepreneurship ===
=== Entrepreneurship ===
In August 2018, Johnson announced starting "The Ability People" an organization that is aimed at recruiting disabled people beside the able-bodied people without discrimination.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/indyventure/disability-employment-gap-unemployment-liz-johnson-ability-people-a8463016.html|title=The UK's first disability-led employment agency is about to launch|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-08-31|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://recruitingtimes.org/news/23864/liz-johnson-ex-paralympian-starts-the-uks-first-disability-led-employment-agency/|title=Liz Johnson, ex-Paralympian, starts the UK's first disability-led employment agency - RECRUITING TIMES|date=2018-08-13|work=RECRUITING TIMES|access-date=2018-08-31|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/paralympian-liz-johnson-makes-splash-in-jobs-market-hht7gm2bq|title=Paralympian Liz Johnson makes splash in jobs market|last=Evans|first=Peter|date=2018-07-15|work=The Sunday Times|access-date=2018-08-31|language=en|issn=0956-1382}}</ref> In 2018, she was listed as one of [[100 Women (BBC)|BBC's 100 Women.]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-46225037|title=BBC 100 Women 2018: Who is on the list?|date=19 November 2018|work=BBC News|access-date=21 November 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref>
In August 2018, Johnson announced starting "The Ability People" an organization that is aimed at recruiting disabled people beside the able-bodied people without discrimination.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/indyventure/disability-employment-gap-unemployment-liz-johnson-ability-people-a8463016.html |title=The UK's first disability-led employment agency is about to launch |work=The Independent |access-date=31 August 2018 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://recruitingtimes.org/news/23864/liz-johnson-ex-paralympian-starts-the-uks-first-disability-led-employment-agency/ |title=Liz Johnson, ex-Paralympian, starts the UK's first disability-led employment agency - RECRUITING TIMES |date=13 August 2018 |work=RECRUITING TIMES |access-date=31 August 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/paralympian-liz-johnson-makes-splash-in-jobs-market-hht7gm2bq |title=Paralympian Liz Johnson makes splash in jobs market |last=Evans |first=Peter |date=15 July 2018 |work=The Sunday Times |access-date=31 August 2018 |issn=0956-1382}}</ref> In 2018, she was listed as one of [[100 Women (BBC)|the BBC's 100 Women]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-46225037 |title=BBC 100 Women 2018: Who is on the list? |date=19 November 2018 |publisher=[[BBC News]] |access-date=21 November 2018 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==TV Career==
Johnson was a Channel 4 pundit during Rio Paralympics Games in 2016.

In 2024, she was appointed as executive producer by Whisper TV to cover the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.<ref>[https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production/whisper-makes-liz-johnson-executive-producer/5177415.article Broadcast NOw. Whisper makes Liz Johnson Executive Producer]</ref>
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<ref name=Swimming.org>{{cite web|url=http://www.Swimming.org/britishswimming/aquatics2012/liz-johnson/|title=Aquatics 2012; Meet the Team – Elizabeth Johnson|publisher=Swimming.org|accessdate=13 September 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=Swimming.org>{{cite web |url=http://www.Swimming.org/britishswimming/aquatics2012/liz-johnson/ |title=Aquatics 2012; Meet the Team – Elizabeth Johnson |publisher=Swimming.org |access-date=13 September 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=C4>{{cite web|url=http://Paralympics.Channel4.com/the-athletes/athleteid=328/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828225317/http://paralympics.channel4.com/the-athletes/athleteid%3D328/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 August 2012 |title=Elizabeth Johnson |publisher=Channel 4 |accessdate=30 August 2012 }}</ref>
<ref name=C4>{{cite web |url=http://Paralympics.Channel4.com/the-athletes/athleteid=328/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828225317/http://paralympics.channel4.com/the-athletes/athleteid%3D328/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 August 2012 |title=Elizabeth Johnson |publisher=Channel 4 |access-date=30 August 2012}}</ref>
<ref name=Telegraph>{{cite news|url=http://www.Telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/paralympic-sport/paralympics-gb/8725576/Liz-Johnson-Paralympics-GB-London-2012-Olympics.html|title=Liz Johnson – Paralympics GB – London 2012 Olympics|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|publisher=[[Telegraph Media Group Limited]]|accessdate=13 September 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=Telegraph>{{cite news |url=http://www.Telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/paralympic-sport/paralympics-gb/8725576/Liz-Johnson-Paralympics-GB-London-2012-Olympics.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005160626/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/paralympic-sport/paralympics-gb/8725576/Liz-Johnson-Paralympics-GB-London-2012-Olympics.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 October 2011 |title=Liz Johnson – Paralympics GB – London 2012 Olympics |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |access-date=13 September 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=Culture.Gov>{{cite web |url=http://www.culture.Gov.uk/news/news_stories/8059.aspx |title=Final tile laid in London 2012 pool |publisher=Government of the United Kingdom |date=April 2011 |access-date=30 August 2012}}</ref>
<ref name=DailyMail>{{cite news|last=De Lacey|first=Martha|date=28 August 2012|url=http://www.DailyMail.co.uk/femail/article-2194693/Team-GB-Paralympic-swimmer-Liz-Johnson-cerebral-palsy-won-gold-Beijing-mothers-death-cancer.html|title='I won my gold medal for mum': The Team GB Paralympic hope who swam to victory in Beijing just 11 days after her mother's death|work=[[Daily Mail]]|accessdate=30 August 2012}}{{unreliable source?|reason=In Britain, the Daily Mail is frequently slated for publishing blatant inaccuracies, and for being generally un-trustworthy, on a par with the red top tabloids|date=September 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=Culture.Gov>{{cite web|url=http://www.culture.Gov.uk/news/news_stories/8059.aspx|title=Final tile laid in London 2012 pool|publisher=Government of the United Kingdom|date=April 2011|accessdate=30 August 2012}}</ref>
<ref name=CV>{{cite web |url=http://www.ThresholdSports.co.uk/images/LizJohnsonCV.pdf |title=Liz Johnson CV |publisher=[[Threshold Sports]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525061402/http://www.thresholdsports.co.uk/images/LizJohnsonCV.pdf |archive-date=25 May 2010 |access-date=12 September 2016}}</ref>
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<ref name=SWA>{{cite news |last=Frampton |first=Ben |date=31 August 2012 |url=http://www.SouthWalesArgus.co.uk/news/9903709.Swim_coach_speaks_of_pride_as_Newport_star_takes_Paralympic_oath/ |title=Swim coach speaks of pride as Newport star takes Paralympic oath |work=[[South Wales Argus]] |publisher=Newsquest Media (Southern) Ltd |access-date=2 September 2012}}</ref>
<ref name=CV>{{cite web|url=http://www.ThresholdSports.co.uk/images/LizJohnsonCV.pdf|title=Liz Johnson CV|publisher=[[Threshold Sports]]|format=pdf|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525061402/http://www.thresholdsports.co.uk/images/LizJohnsonCV.pdf|archivedate=25 May 2010|accessdate=12 September 2016}}</ref>
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<ref name=SWA>{{cite news|last=Frampton|first=Ben|date=31 August 2012|url=http://www.SouthWalesArgus.co.uk/news/9903709.Swim_coach_speaks_of_pride_as_Newport_star_takes_Paralympic_oath/|title=Swim coach speaks of pride as Newport star takes Paralympic oath|work=[[South Wales Argus]]|publisher=Newsquest Media (Southern) Ltd|accessdate=2 September 2012}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 16:47, 9 November 2024

Liz Johnson
Personal information
Birth nameElizabeth Johnson
Born (1985-12-03) 3 December 1985 (age 39)[1][2][3]
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom[1][3]
Home townBath, England, United Kingdom[3]
Alma materSwansea University
OccupationSwimmer
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)[3]
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportParalympic swimming[1]
DisabilityCerebral palsy[1]
Disability classS6 classification[1]
Event(s)Breaststroke, Freestyle
ClubTeam Bath
Coached byMark Skimming
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Women's SB6 100 m breaststroke[1][3]
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Women's SB6 100 m breaststroke[1][3]
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Women's SB6 100 m breaststroke
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Durban SB6 100 m breaststroke[1][3]
Gold medal – first place 2006 Durban 4x50 m freestyle[3]
Gold medal – first place 2006 Durban 4x50 m medley[3]
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Eindhoven SB6 100 m breaststroke
IPC World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro SB6 100 m breaststroke[3]
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Rio de Janeiro SM6 200 m individual medley[3]
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Rio de Janeiro SM6 100 m individual medley[3]
IPC European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Berlin SB6 100 m breaststroke
Silver medal – second place 2009 Reykjavik SB6 100 m breaststroke[3]
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Stockholm 200 m individual medley[3]
Updated on 12 September 2016

Elizabeth Johnson (born 3 December 1985) is a British swimmer who has won gold medals in the Paralympic Games and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) world championships.[1] She has cerebral palsy, placing her in the S6 classification.[1]

Personal life

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Johnson was born in Newport on 3 December 1985.[1][3][4] She has cerebral palsy,[1] and, at the age of three, was encouraged by her mother to join a group for disabled swimmers to strengthen and relax her muscles. She came to love[weasel words] the sport, competing as an S6 swimmer,[1][3][4] and was selected to swim for Team GB at the age of 14.[2] Johnson attended Swansea University and in 2008, completed a degree in business management and finance.[1][3] She currently lives in Bath, Somerset,[3] and trains with the University of Bath training group, Team Bath.[1][3]

While Johnson was on the aeroplane to the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, her mother died after a long battle with cervical cancer. She decided to continue with the Games when she was told that the funeral could be held when she returned home.[2]

Johnson spends one day a week studying accountancy, and is considering a career in that field when she retires from competitive swimming.[1][3]

She has been in a relationship with Brazilian para-swimmer Phelipe Rodrigues since 2011.[5]

In July 2016, Johnson appeared in the eleventh series of Celebrity Masterchef on BBC One.

She is an athlete mentor for the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.[6]

Career

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Swimming

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Johnson is significant within the British Para Swimming Team; specialising in breaststroke, she is one of a select few to have won gold medals in the Paralympics, World Championships, and European Championships.[1][7]

At the 2006 IPC Swimming World Championships in Durban, South Africa, Johnson won an individual gold medal in the 100 metre breaststroke, and two relay golds.[3] She repeated her breaststroke success at the 2009 event, breaking the world record in the process,[3] and also picked up two individual medley bronze medals.[3] She won gold in the 100 metre breaststroke at the 2008 Summer Paralympics,[1][3] eleven days after the death of her mother, dedicating the victory to her memory.[1][3][2]

Johnson's successes were recognised when, in April 2011, she was given the honour of laying the final tile in the competition pool at the London Aquatics Centre.[1][8] She was also selected as the Paralympic Oath taker for the 2012 Paralympic Games.[9]

Johnson added to her Paralympic medal collection at London 2012 Paralympics, as she set a new Paralympic record en route. Johnson recorded a season's best time of 1:40.90, to take the bronze medal in the SB6 100 m backstroke. In the buildup towards her fourth Paralympics at Rio, Johnson underwent an operation for a hernia. While recovering, she found herself falling behind in her training, which impacted on her preparation for the 2016 Paralympic trials. Her failure to make the trials resulted in her decision to retire from competitive swimming.[10]

Entrepreneurship

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In August 2018, Johnson announced starting "The Ability People" an organization that is aimed at recruiting disabled people beside the able-bodied people without discrimination.[11][12][13] In 2018, she was listed as one of the BBC's 100 Women.[14]

TV Career

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Johnson was a Channel 4 pundit during Rio Paralympics Games in 2016.

In 2024, she was appointed as executive producer by Whisper TV to cover the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Aquatics 2012; Meet the Team – Elizabeth Johnson". Swimming.org. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d "Liz Johnson – Paralympics GB – London 2012 Olympics". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Liz Johnson CV" (PDF). Threshold Sports. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Elizabeth Johnson". Channel 4. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  5. ^ Rebello, Helena (25 April 2015). "Fora das piscinas, britânica aproveita Open para rever namorado brasileiro" [Outside the pool, Briton takes Open to review Brazilian boyfriend] (in Portuguese). globo.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  6. ^ Abernethy, Laura (13 May 2020). "My Quarantine Routine: Liz, a former Paralympian working from home". Metro. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Liz Johnson biography" (PDF). MTC. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Final tile laid in London 2012 pool". Government of the United Kingdom. April 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  9. ^ Frampton, Ben (31 August 2012). "Swim coach speaks of pride as Newport star takes Paralympic oath". South Wales Argus. Newsquest Media (Southern) Ltd. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Swimmer Liz Johnson retires ahead of Rio 2016 after injuries". BBC Sport. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  11. ^ "The UK's first disability-led employment agency is about to launch". The Independent. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  12. ^ "Liz Johnson, ex-Paralympian, starts the UK's first disability-led employment agency - RECRUITING TIMES". RECRUITING TIMES. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  13. ^ Evans, Peter (15 July 2018). "Paralympian Liz Johnson makes splash in jobs market". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0956-1382. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  14. ^ "BBC 100 Women 2018: Who is on the list?". BBC News. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  15. ^ Broadcast NOw. Whisper makes Liz Johnson Executive Producer
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