Housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel extends backing for Scots swimmer Andrew Mullen as Tokyo nears

Swimmer Andrew Mullen is setting his sights on Paralympics gold thanks to sponsorship support from Scottish housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel.

Andrew Mullen is setting his sights on Paralympics gold thanks to sponsorship support from Scottish housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel.

The Glasgow-based firm has extended its backing for the 24-year-old for a fourth year as he gets ready for his third Paralympics, having already competed in the 2012 London Games and four years later in Rio, where he won a silver and two bronze medals.

Mullen said: “The Mactaggart & Mickel sponsorship has been massive in allowing me to fully dedicate my time towards preparing for the Paralympic Games.

“Due to Covid 19, the current climate has resulted in lots of uncertainty for athletes, but Mactaggart & Mickel’s support however has been a constant for me and is always greatly appreciated.

“It could make all the difference. I know from experience that there is a very thin line between success and failure, and I’ll give it all I’ve got to do my country proud in Tokyo by winning gold.”

Mactaggart & Mickel director Joanne Casey added: “Andrew’s an inspirational figure because he’s dedicated himself to the pursuit of sporting excellence and like Mactaggart & Mickel he’s working his way through the pandemic.

“We are all delighted to have extended our sponsorship of one of our own sporting heroes for a fourth year, at a time when he needs our support more than ever.

“It’s great to know we’re making a real difference to Andrew and we’re confident he has what it takes to do Great Britain proud at the Paralympic Games.”

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