A 17-year-old swimmer from the Bicester area has stormed to medal success at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
Harry Wynne-Jones from Finmere represented England for the seventh time at the championships.
He won a silver medal in the 4x200m mixed freestyle relay and brought home an individual bronze medal in the 400m freestyle.
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The 17-year-old’s successes helped England secure 23 swimming medals, topping the medals table with nine Gold, 10 Silver and four Bronze
The athlete said: “To have the opportunity to represent my country has been a huge honour, but to do so against such hot competition from right around the Commonwealth and with the experience of the unique Caribbean culture, made it extra special.
“It was great fun and to return home with two international medals is a dream come true for me.
“I have the benefit of a wide support network that I have to thank.
“The national swimming governing bodies put their faith in me and gave me many opportunities to progress, my sponsors Sports Aid and the Aylesbury Vale Community Trust have offered great support, as have the many volunteers at our club along with Stantonbury Leisure Centre where I train.
“But I have to say an extra big thank you to my coach Greg for everything he’s done for my development over the last seven years, and of course my very supportive family who cheered me every length of the way in Trinidad.”
Harry trains with the City of Milton Keynes Swim Club, having learned to swim with Bicester Blue Fins.
He is currently studying for his A-Levels at The Royal Latin School in Buckingham.
The 17-year-old was one of twelve other talented swimmers aged between 14 and 18 who were selected to be part of the Team England squad at the games.
In total over 1,000 athletes and para athletes from 68 Commonwealth nations competed in the four-yearly event.
This year was the first time that the games was hosted by a Caribbean nation.
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City of Milton Keynes Swim Club head coach Greg Buck added: “Harry works very hard in training and has had a great season competing nationally, so we were thrilled his progression was recognised by being called up for international duty this summer.
“Bringing home his - and the club’s - first ever international medals has made us all very proud but it’s only what he deserves.
“We’re now excited at what he can achieve next season as he makes the transition from junior to senior competitor.”
Earlier in the summer Harry represented Great Britain at the European Junior Championships in Serbia, and this season he has also been part of national squads competing in Canada, Luxembourg and Sweden.
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