Ellie Robinson: Paralympic champion declares retirement from swimming on the age of 20

Ellie Robinson gained Paralympic gold and bronze medals at Rio 2016 on the age of 15; in a press release from British Swimming, she stated: “The place do I start? How about I simply say swimming, you’ve got served me effectively. Though your door could also be closing, it should by no means be locked”

Ellie Robinson represented Nice Britain on the Tokyo 2020 Video games over the summer time

Paralympic champion Ellie Robinson has introduced her retirement from swimming.

Robinson was a Paralympic gold and bronze medallist on the Rio Video games on the age of 15.

In Tokyo this yr she completed fifth within the butterfly closing and supplied a memorable poolside interview when she spoke of the continued hip downside she needed to overcome simply to compete.

In a press release from British Swimming, the 20-year-old stated: “The place do I start? How about I simply say swimming, you’ve got served me effectively.

“Though your door could also be closing, it should by no means be locked. I’ll without end be peering via to admire the sweetness behind you.

“We have not all the time obtained on effectively. We have clashed numerous instances – however swimming, I can fortunately prolong a hand and say ‘thanks. It was all a part of your plan in the long run. I ought to have by no means doubted you’.”

British para-swimming nationwide efficiency director Chris Furber stated: “It has been a pleasure to play a component in Ellie’s profession over the previous six years and watch on in any respect she has achieved, starting with a British record-setting show on the Nationwide Paralympic Day occasion in London again in 2015.

“There isn’t a doubt that, via her performances at two Paralympic Video games and different main worldwide competitors, she has helped to advertise para-swimming and likewise increase the profile of para-sport extra typically.

“We want her each success for the long run and stay up for seeing what the subsequent chapter holds for Ellie Robinson.”