A Powys border Olympian has made it through to the semi-finals of the 100 metre back stroke.
Swimmer Oliver Morgan, from Bishop’s Castle, made his Olympic debut this morning (July 28) and fought his way through to the semi-finals after coming in third in his heat.
Oliver who is the British record holder for 100m backstroke managed to make the cut as one of the top 16 to reach the semi final and give himself a shot of reaching the final - with his time of 53.44 a shade of his personal best of 52.70.
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The town is right behind him today with a fan zone community day set up in Bishop's Castle community college.
Oliver has only been swimming competitively for around three years and has already reached the Olympics.
Before the Games, Oliver said: “Just be confident in everything you’ve prepared for. I’ve been told to treat the Olympics like it is an ordinary competition.
“Having that downtime and finding little hobbies is also really important.
“I have recently gotten into golf and also enjoy going out for food and playing on the Xbox with my housemates – these things really help take my mind off the stress of it all.”
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