Swimmer Mark Ford wins South Lanarkshire medals

DEDICATED swimmer Mark Ford (11), of Station Road, Carluke, is training six days a week in his bid for glory in the pool.
Success...Mark Ford (Pic by Sarah Peters)Success...Mark Ford (Pic by Sarah Peters)
Success...Mark Ford (Pic by Sarah Peters)

Lanark Swimming Club member Mark even gets up at 5.30am twice a week, dedication which helped him win three gold medals at the South Lanarkshire Council Schools Swimming Championships.

The St Athanasius Primary School pupil’s mum Ann-Marie said: “I’m very proud of Mark’s achievements. He puts a lot of effort into his swimming and he is very enthusiastic about it.

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