Paralympian hopes to inspire youngsters with medal

Callie-Ann Warrington lives in Ashford but grew up in Maidstone

A Paralympian is hoping to inspire young swimmers with her medal success in Paris.

On Tuesday, Kent's Callie-Ann Warrington won a silver medal in the S10 100m butterfly.

The Ashford-based swimmer said she wanted younger athletes in the sport to see what could happen if you "keep your head down and keep going".

Ms Warrington, who grew up in Maidstone, added that it was nice to have something to show for her hard work.

She explained that before the race she was expecting to place alongside fellow Brit Faye Rogers - who won by 0.57 seconds.

Ms Warrington said she celebrated her victory by getting steak and chips with her parents, but was hoping to organise a gathering for loved ones at an Indian restaurant in Ashford when she returned home.

The swimmer is also hoping to treat herself to a BMW to replace her 2017 Volvo V40.

"I came here to get a medal and that's exactly what I've done, and I've got two PBs [personal bests] in the process as well as a British record," she said.

Future goals

Ms Warrington narrowly missed out on a medal in the 100m freestyle as she finished fourth - 0.8 seconds behind Italy's Alessia Scortechini - but recorded a new British record in the category.

"I'm aiming for LA for four years' time, but I'm hoping to have three events by that point, and I want to medal in all three," she added.

She is hoping to also compete in the 50m freestyle.