Down Syndrome Swimming GB (DSS GB) launched the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships with the first event taking place at K2 in Crawley on 19-20 November 2022. It was open to all British swimmers with Down Syndrome.
DASC swimmer, Scarlett Jones, took part in the competition with great success, winning a medal on each stroke:
- Gold in 25m Butterfly
- Silver in 50m Freestyle (junior)
- Silver in 50m Breaststroke
- Silver in 50m Backstroke
In addition her performance in the 100m Freestyle earned her an invitation to train with the Down Syndrome National team.
Well done Scarlett on your fantastic swimming.
Report J Teague Nov’22