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Bishop’s Castle marks swimmer Olly Morgan’s Olympic debut

He said there would be a range of sports activities from local clubs, and fundraising to help refurbish the town’s swimming pool.

Morgan’s story demonstrated the importance of having swimming pools in rural communities, Mr Dickin added.

“It’s great to see somebody of his magnitude produced out of having swimming lessons at our local pool.”

Morgan burst on to the scene at the 2023 British Swimming Championships before earning his first Olympic selection after breaking the British Men’s 100m Backstroke record earlier this year, according to Aquatics GB.

His only other international experience is the USA leg of the FINA Swimming World Cup in 2022.

“This just shows that anything can happen if you put your mind to it,” said Mr Dickin.

“Oliver is just an absolute sportsman in his self, and doesn’t forget his roots and always comes back when he can.

“I think the whole of Shropshire should be getting behind Oliver, not just Bishop’s Castle.”


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