20-year Paralympian Anderson to retire

Published on 17/10/2012 02:52

SIX-TIME Paralympic champion James Anderson has called time on a remarkable swimming 
career that has spanned two decades. At 49-years old, Anderson was the oldest member of the swimming team at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and competed at his first Games in 1992. He was awarded an MBE in 2005 and an OBE in 2009.

Anderson said: “I’ve had a wonderful career and feel it is time to go out on a high. Having competed at my sixth Paralympic Games in London it doesn’t come much higher. I would like to thank all those who have helped me over the last 21 years from coaches to swimmers, support services and especially my parents. I still hope to be involved in disability sport and will look at other options for participation.”

His last competitive meet will be the DSE National Short Course Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield next month.