Swimmer returns to Aquatics Centre to mark 10 years since London awarded Olympic and Paralympic Games

Amy Marren returned to the London Aquatics Centre to help mark the tenth anniversary of the British capital being awarded the Olympic and Paralympic Games ©ParalympicsGB

Reigning world and European champion swimmer Amy Marren returned to the London Aquatics Centre to help mark 10 years to the day since the British capital were awarded the rights to host the Olympic and Paralympics in Singapore.

The London Aquatics Centre is Marren’s local swimming pool and was the venue she made her Paralympic debut aged just 14 when she competed at London 2012.

Marren’s is set to one of several British stars who will take part in National Paralympic Day at the Aquatics Centre on July 26, a nationwide event which has been held every year since London 2012 and which forms part of the British Paralympic Association's (BPA) aim to maximise the momentum generated by the Games.

“I am so excited that I will be part of National Paralympic Day once again,” she said.

“I competed last year and the crowds were great.

"Racing with so many British fans cheering me on brings back so many memories of London, and I can’t wait to do it again this year. I really urge the public to come down and support disability sport again.

“Swimming at the London Aquatics Centre means so much to me, not just because it was where I competed at London 2012 but also because it is my local pool.

“The fact that local people in this area have such a fantastic facility right on their doorstep is brilliant and the pool is always so busy, that alone is an amazing legacy from the London Games.”

Chloe Davies, the youngest member of ParalympicsGB at London 2012 has encouraged fans to buy tickets — Chloe Davies, the youngest member of ParalympicsGB at London 2012, has encouraged fans to buy tickets ©Getty Images

Ellie Simmonds, Ollie Hynd and Jessica-Jane Applegate all set to join Marren in competing at National Paralympic Day, a week on from the conclusion of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships in Glasgow.

Additionally, several British athletes will also be in action at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix final due to take place during the day at the Olympic Stadium on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Three regional events are due to take place in Nottingham, Brighton and Plymouth on July 25 as part of the celebrations, each being supported the "Spirit of 2012" charity.

The trust was established by the Big Lottery Fund to recreate the spirit of London 2012, with one of their key aims to provide funding to partners who help challenge perceptions of disability.

Chloe Davies, the youngest member of ParalympicsGB at London 2012, at aged 13, also called upon the public to attend and show their support.

“I can’t wait to come back to this fantastic venue and race in front of British fans once more," she said.

“London 2012 showed that there is an appetite to watch disability sport and National Paralympic Day gives the public a chance to see us athletes in action again as well as to try out sports themselves and find out more about how they can get involved – as a participant, potential future athlete, coach, volunteer or as a fan.

“There will be some incredible athletes competing here in just a few weeks time, so if you haven’t already got your ticket, make sure you don’t miss out.”

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