Academy Celebrates its First Olympian
Tees Active Sports Academy was proud to honour it first Olympic athlete, swimmer Jemma Lowe by presenting her with an Olympic flag
Jemma has qualified for the Beijing Olympics after breaking the British record in the 100m and 200m butterfly at British Swimmings Olympic trials in Sheffield. Jemma continued her good form at the World Short Course Championships when she won a bronze medal in the 100m Butterfly. Fellow Academy athlete Jessica Dickons also won a bronze medal at the championships in the 200m butterfly.
The Academy which was launched 2 years ago offers a variety of free support services to talented young athletes in the Stockton on Tees area.
Managing Director of Tees Active Steve Chaytor said “Jemma’s achievements at the Olympic trials and the bronze medals she won at the World Short Course Championships will act as motivation and inspiration to her fellow Academy members and to all aspiring athletes in the area”
For further information regarding Tees Active Sports Academy contact Allan McDermott on (01642) 528772