Little Abington’s Angharad Evans is ‘over the moon’ after being selected as part of the Team GB squad for this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
It was a nervous wait for the 20-year-old, who despite winning the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 100m breaststroke final earlier this month, had just missed out on the automatic Olympic qualifying time.
However, last week the former Linton Village College student was informed that she had made the cut.
Evans said: “It’s always been a goal of mine but knowing I’m going to be able to call myself an Olympian, I’m over the moon.
“It was definitely a shock. I was happy with my performance (in the final) but now I’m ready to get cracking, training and seeing what I can do in Paris.
“After the event I was upset, but I knew there were still discretionary spots on the team and because I had hit the time multiple times before, I had put myself in a good position.
“I knew I had a good chance but until you get that email, you know your heart is racing and you’re going to be very nervous because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“It was definitely worth it, that moment is something I will remember for the rest of my life.”
With less than 100 days to go until the Games start, Evans is ready for a busy period of preparations.
“I remember them saying ‘it’s 100 days until trials’ and that just flew by. That was a very intense training block and that can determine a lot leading into it,” she added.
“I’m having a few days off and then it’s going to be very hard training.”
