Sandsend-born swim star Olivia Lorton earns hat-trick of British Masters bronze medals
Sandsend-born Olivia Lorton has earned three bronze medals at the British Masters Swimming Long Course Championships in Aberdeen, in the 100 metre Freestyle, 200m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly events.
Olivia was pleased with her overall performances in the four races she competed in.
She was born in Sandsend in 1974, to teacher parents Jennifer and Trevor Lorton, who supported her competitive career while at school, representing Cumbria in various National Swimming Championships.
Olivia took a break from swimming after university while her family and teaching career took over.
She has spent the last 25 years or so working overseas on three different continents as an Art teacher.
It is only in recent years that Olivia has returned to the pool to take up swimming, training seriously and competitive swimming.
Since her return she has won numerous medals at the British, European and World Championships in London, Drachten, Singapore and Doha, and more recently at a Yorkshire competition in Harrogate.
Olivia’s family still live in Briggswath, near Whitby, as she makes the transition out of full-time employment overseas.
When in Whitby, Olivia trains at the Whitby pool and she is still getting used to her return “home” surroundings, however she is thankful for the support.
Later on this summer Olivia will compete at the European Masters in Slovakia and her family wishes her all the best for the event.
Olivia encourages all swimmers to keep up with their training, you never know where it may take you in the world but it will keep you fit and healthy in the meantime.