Down Syndrome swimmer doing well

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 Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 09:17
Down Syndrome swimmer doing well

Down Syndrome swimmer Adam Stewart has returned from competing in the European Open Championships in Olbia Sardinia .

Adam competed in 6 events in the 35 plus category .He came first in 5 events and 3rd in one event with 6 PBs and attained 4 European Records all for long course . All the hard work Adam has put in ,in the pool and gym , including open water swimming and the training and advice by his coaches Natalie GASA and Annie Mary has paid off. 

There was around 150 athletes taking part and as it was an open competition swimmers from Argentina, USA and Russia were also competing. The age range was from 15 years upward including Juniors, Seniors and Masters class 1 and 2. It was an exciting and exhausting competition so he will be resting for few days before resuming training again.

The next competition will be the World Championships in Turkey March 2020.

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