Blind teenage swimmer aims for GB squad
A Spofforth teenager has won sponsorship to help him in his bid to become a GB Paralympic swimmer.
Wednesday, 12th May 2021, 12:31 pm
Archie Hare, 13, has gold, silver and bronze medals at Junior Nationals and more to his name and despite the pandemic, his dad Charlie says he is determined to represent his country.
“Archie is dedicated to his swimming and absolutely loves it,” said Charlie, of his son who is blind and has no perception of light.
“His one and only ambition is simple - he wants to make the GB para squad and compete for GB at international and Olympic level.”
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