Fife’s leading Para swimmer has started his second year at the University of Stirling. The swimming year started in September and Ollie Carter from Cupar launched himself into training with his usual commitment, enthusiasm and determination. If dedication and application are guarantors of success then Ollie is definitely on target to achieve his dream of representing Great Britain as an S10 swimmer.
Ollie’s first major competition of the year was the National team championships in Glasgow where his first race of the season was 50m free. Ollie was delighted to return a small PB of 26.59 but most importantly an S10 Scottish record and a great start to the season. Ollie followed this performance with another small PB of 32.68 for 50m backstroke.
Ollie then headed to the British Swimming Academy camp in Manchester which was hard but great fun. Next on Ollie’s schedule was the Carengie Winter Meet in Glenrothes in the middle of a busy, hard training block. A good chance for the former pupil of Bell Baxter HS to put some technique work into practice in a competition environment.
Next month Ollie has the short course championships in Sheffield on Nov 15th where he will be competing in all seven MC events. Definitely a challenge but something the young Fife swimmer is up for and looking forward to. Performance Para swimmers are very committed and currently heavily involved in tough training sessions. Following on from this cycle Ollie will head south at the beginning of December to chase quality performances at the National Para Champs in Manchester.
All of us in DSF wish Ollie all the very best in the months leading up to Christmas and beyond.
The photo is of Ollie with his team mates at the team championships.
Richard Brickley OBE MBE Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees