Ayrshire swimmers heading to World Down Syndrome championships

The pair will be part of TeamGB in Turkey – proving their condition is no barrier to competition

Adam Todd

Two swimmers from South Ayrshire are representing their country at the World Down Syndrome championships.

Cerys and Laura are also swimming teachers and huge advocates for people of all abilities to get involved in the sport.

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