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Bethany Firth will compete at her fifth World Para-Swimming Championships at September’s competitors in Singapore from 21-27 September.
The six-time Paralympic champion gave delivery to her daughter Charlotte final August earlier than setting her sights on a return to the pool, together with her choice to the 22-strong GB staff confirmed.
Firth will compete within the S14/SB14/SM14 class and joins team-mate Alice Tai with probably the most appearances on the World Championships with 5.
The 29-year-old Ards SC athlete has gained 5 golds between the 2022 and 2023 World Championships and can be the 2022 Commonwealth Games’ S14 200m freestyle champion.
Her inclusion within the GB staff is seen as a significant enhance contemplating her wealth of expertise in prime stage competitors.
“Following the amazing and inspiring success of the team at Paris 2024 I am excited to see both our seasoned international athletes, and a number of athletes new to the senior team compete against the world’s best in Singapore in September,” mentioned Aquatics GB lead for para-swimming, Adam Clarke.
“This first World Championships of the post Paris period is a great opportunity to assess where we are in our journey towards the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
“It guarantees to be a unbelievable showcase of our sport in what’s an iconic location.”
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