Sunningdale’s Hylton bags bronze medals

SUNNINGDALE’S Hylton Heggie was another standout at the Down Syndrome World Swimming Championships in Truro, Canada winning three bronze medals. The 27-year-old also broke two Master 1 African records at the champs.

Heggie broke records in the 400 metres freestyle and 50 metres breaststroke.

“I wanted to make my family proud and I was so happy to win medals and contribute to the team. My good friends, Shaun (O Neill) and Karl (Hebbelman) were also incredible. I hope to make the team for the next world champs and do just as well,” the former Sunfield Home School learner said.

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His mom, Nicky Glazebrook, said though she did not travel with the team, she followed every second of the champs.

“Both Hylton’s girlfriend and myself live-streamed the event so we were able to follow all the action. We were cheering for him all the way. I think the entire team was exceptional,” she said.

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