Stars of the British Swimming team have gathered today to celebrate swimming’s unsung heroes at the annual Kellogg’s ASA Swimtastic Awards.
The Kellogg’s ASA Swimtastic Awards are run by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and hosted by Olympic medallist and broadcaster Steve Parry. The Awards recognise the achievements of people of all ages and abilities that have achieved through the Kellogg’s ASA Awards Scheme.
National winners from ten categories, including young swimmer of the year, disability swimmer of the year, Lifesaver of the year and community project of the year have been recognised at a swimming gala and a formal awards ceremony.
The winners took to the pool at Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre for a fun swimming gala with some of the country’s top aquatic stars. Olympic Bronze Medallist Cassie Patten, FINA World Diving Series champions Ben Swain and Nick Robinson-Baker, Olympic Synchro duet Olivia Allison and Jenna Randall and the Women’s Water Polo team, who became European B Champions earlier this year, shared their skills in the water.
Steve Parry said: “Swimtastic highlights the heart-warming, courageous and motivational stories of the swimming community up and down the country – it’s a brilliant way of recognising people that have achieved their personal goals in the pool.”
Bruce Learner from Kellogg’s added: “Our Swimtastic winners are so inspirational – Nine year old Jack Dudley who saved his younger brother Sam from drowning, Peggy Lomas who learned to swim when she was 65 and has since used the skills to raise thousands for local charities and the amazing Scott Hadley, who has overcome so much in short life including learning to swim after his right leg was amputated.”
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Notes to Editors
Ø Kellogg’s has supported swimming projects in the UK for 25 years and has been an official partner of the ASA since 1997; when it first sponsored the Kellogg’s ASA Swimming Awards Scheme
Ø More than 15 million swimming awards have been presented to youngsters, making the scheme the most successful awards scheme in British sport.
Ø Nationally, Kellogg’s is investing £3m over the next three years. This three-year commitment is designed to specifically promote the ongoing benefits of physical activity and break down any barriers people may have that prevent them from participating in swimming.
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