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Bethan sets sights on lining up at 2012 Paralympics
3 Rhag 2007
Twelve-year-old Bethan, who became a double amputee after suffering meningitis as a baby, has gone from strength to strength since she starting swimming lessons in her home town of Denbigh.
Bethan, whose future ambition is to compete in the 2012 London Paralympics, has already represented Wales in national competitions.
Since becoming a fully integrated member of the Denbigh Dragons Swimming Club, where she trains up to six times a week, Bethan has been selected for the Welsh academy for disabled swimmers.
Bethan and her father Andrew took part in a recent event at Denbigh Leisure Centre that linked swimming teacher instruction and coaching with disability swimming lessons.
Andrew, who originally started swimming instructor training to be able to support Bethan in the sport, is completing his ASA Level 2 coaching qualification through the local free swim programme.
He said: "The programme on offer at Denbighshire is unique because it not only provides excellent support for children with disabilities, but provides quality training for people that want to be involved in the sport."
Lucy Jones, swimming development officer for Denbighshire County Council, said that this year's programme had been a great success and encouraged children of all abilities to get into the water.
"Taking part in sport and physical activity is a great way to spend time together as a family and this is what the free swimming initiative encourages."
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