St Ives Swimming Club are celebrating the fantastic achievements of some of its star swimmers after William Roberts earned himself a Team GB call-up and Pete Brystow raced to medal success.

William has headed to Vichy, France, on June 4 for the Virtus Global Games as a part of the Down syndrome swimming squad for Team GB where more than 1,200 athletes from 80 countries in 14 sports are competing.

The Virtus Games is the world's largest elite sports event for athletes with an intellectual impairment, and William earnt his place as a swimmer of the highest calibre.

The Hunts Post: William Roberts in his Team GB kit ahead of the Virtus Global Games,William Roberts in his Team GB kit ahead of the Virtus Global Games, (Image: Joh Sydenham)

The head coach at SISC, Andy Hunter, said: "At Vichy, he [William] is only one of nine Down Syndrome Swimmers selected by Team GB to compete and it only occurs once every four years, so it's a truly iconic honour for him and SISC.

"William trains inclusively alongside all his peers at SISC with determination and focus, and it is a great privilege to see his potential realised to the maximum by the plethora of this year's selections for international competition."

"We, the coaches, committee, teachers, helpers, swimmers, volunteers, parents and all concerned with SISC, are immensely proud of William and his achievements, not only representing the club but also the region and his country."

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The Hunts Post: St Ives senior swimmer recieived a gold and bronze medal following some exceptional swimming at the Masters competition.St Ives senior swimmer recieived a gold and bronze medal following some exceptional swimming at the Masters competition. (Image: Pete Brystow)

Elsewhere at the club, senior swimmer and SISC coach Pete Brystow stormed the British National Masters competition at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, with an "exceptional display of swimming". 

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Pete swam as both an individual and as part of the combined relay teams for Team Anglia, representing SISC and Huntingdon Piranhas Swimming Club, competing against a host of regional and national level swimmers.

Pete performed "superbly" and won a gold medal in the 4x100 metre freestyle and a bronze medal in the 4x100 metre team medley relay across the weekend of June 2-4.

Andy said: "We at SICS are extremely proud of his and Team Anglia's achievements last weekend."