British Gas Disability Swimmers Jim Anderson and Nyree Lewis have been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Already a recipient of an MBE, Anderson (46) receives an OBE in recognition of a fantastic career in disability swimming which has seen the Broxburn swimmer win no less than 14 Paralympic medals, six of which have been gold.
“I was shocked when I got the letter from the Palace as I wasn’t expecting anything,” said Anderson. “It was a complete surprise as I already have an MBE which I’m very proud of.
“The OBE is a special award and I’ m thrilled to bits to be honoured by Her Majesty the Queen.
“Beijing was a fantastic Olympics for Britain’s swimmers but I’m still training hard for the future. I’ve qualified for the European Championships this year and my preparation is gearing up for that.'
Lewis (28) receives an MBE for services to swimming in recognition of a career for the Leominster Kingfishers swimmer that has seen a return of nine Paralympic medals, two of which have been gold.
MBEs were also received by Margaret Tuppen, President of Brighton SC and Sussex County ASA Secretary, for voluntary services to sport as well as Paul Du Feu in Jersey for voluntary services to swimming
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