Colbert was back poolside at her Loughborough University training base on Wednesday to talk about her success at the World Aquatics Championships, and she says the added interest in her has taken some getting used to.

But once back in the water, she says the achievement and instantly heightened profile has not made a difference.

“When we did a lap of the pool [in Doha] and we stood there and all these photographers were taking out pictures I was like ‘wow, this is what Kim Kardashian looks like when she gets papped or something’,” Colbert said, laughing.

“I’m quite aware that my face has been plastered across people’s Instagrams.

“I just feel awkward about it all. But who doesn’t like people saying ‘well done’?

“In terms of day-to-day in the pool, it’s no different. Once everyone has said their ‘well dones’ you just get back to the way it has been, and that is the best way for it to be.

“I’m almost glad it doesn’t feel any different, because I don’t want to get complacent.”