Two members of South Ayrshire Swim Group’s Para Squad have been chosen for a world championship occasion later this 12 months in Portugal.
Cerys McCrindle, 20, and Laura Logan, 28, have made the 30-strong Nice Britain group for the Down's Syndrome Worldwide Swimming Organisation World Championships, in Albufeira.
This excessive profile occasion shall be staged from October 15 and October 23 and it’s hoped that Group GB can muscle in on the gold medal motion and make it one other memorable event.
Cerys’s proud mum Karen mentioned: “Cerys and Laura are each extraordinarily excited to have been chosen to compete for Nice Britain Down Syndrome Swim Group on the tenth World Championships.
“The ladies are a part of a 30-strong group however they needed to struggle arduous to realize the qualifying instances for the aggressive Nice Britain Group.
“The ladies are two of solely three Scottish members, together with Beth Grieg, from Arbroath.”
The occasions shall be held over a tricky five-day occasion.
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Cerys, from Prestwick, is trying to compete in 50m, 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle and construct on beforehand held European information, in addition to 50m and 100m backstroke and butterfly occasions.
Cerys shall be hoping to be chosen to compete in a couple of relay occasions too- and defend the European file within the 50m x4 Women Freestyle Relay.
Laura, from Coylton, has certified to compete within the 50m freestyle, backstroke and butterfly in addition to the 100m butterfly, the place she hopes to make the ultimate.
Laura is coaching arduous to realize additional qualifying instances for added occasions.
Karen mentioned: “Each ladies practice arduous weekly and attend numerous GB coaching camps all through the nation in the course of the 12 months.
“The duo can been seen round South Ayrshire swimming swimming pools the place they cross on their abilities and expertise to many younger swimmers.
“Cerys has been fortunate sufficient to obtain funding to assist together with her prices from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire. Nevertheless, each ladies can be grateful to listen to from anybody who can be prepared to help them additional.”
A spokesperson for Down's Syndrome Swimming GB mentioned: “Congratulations to the 30 swimmers who've labored very arduous in the course of the qualifying interval and achieved their aim of being chosen for the GB group.”
“And thanks to the golf equipment and coaches which have labored so arduous with their swimmers to assist them obtain their objectives. 5 extra months to arrange!”
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