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Ellie Simmonds says the future is bright for Britain’s swimmers

March 31, 2024
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As an 18-strong British contingent has been named to face the rest of the world at the IPC Swimming World Championships from 13 – 19 July in Glasgow, Ellie Simmonds see’s a great future for the squad.

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Four-time Paralympic Champion Ellie Simmonds will be returning to world level competition after securing her place on the team for her fourth World Championships.

“It’s been a great few days of swimming and the team is looking really strong. We’ve got so much new talent coming through - many of them have been inspired by our performances in Beijing and London” she told Sportsister.

“My tip for one to watch is Hannah Russell, she’s swimming really well and recently broke the World Record for her event. I really hope the crowds come and watch us in Glasgow, it’s hard to put into words what a difference it makes, but the buzz of of home crowd is something special”

Also one to watch is Bethany Firth who is set to make her international debut after breaking three world records on her way to qualifying for the competition. She dominated the 200m Individual Medley, 100m Backstroke and 100m Breaststroke. With so many records falling to the team it’s going to be an exciting meet in Glasgow.

“The World Championships always has top class fields with top class athletes. It will be tough for anyone to win medals with everyone in the world there. The USA are always strong and the Brazilians will be wanting to swim well ahead of their home Paralympic Games next year so there should be some great races.”

Want to watch the action? Tickets are now available via www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Glasgow2015 Prices are £10/£15 for Adults for Heats/Finals, while all Under-16s go free (t&c’s apply).

Danielle Sellwood, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

 

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