Beccles Swimmer Will Wins Again

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00

Beccles swimmer Will Ellard has secured an international title after winning gold in Berlin.

Ellard finished first in the men’s 100 metres butterfly A-final at the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften 2026 para swimming event.

Representing Aquatics GB in the S14 classification he took top spot in the final.

The event featured competitors from several countries, with Will finishing ahead of swimmers representing the Brazilian Paralympic Committee and Germany.

The result saw him crowned international champion at the event in Germany, adding another major achievement to his swimming career.

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