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British Swimming Statement - Mexico

20 Sep 2017

British Swimming sends its sincerest condolences and sympathies to the people of Mexico at this time.

We have been in close contact with World Para-Swimming since the news broke last night and we understand and support their decision to cancel the World Championships and as always the safety of the athletes, coaches and staff is our number one priority. 

For more information please see the below link. 

https://www.paralympic.org/news/mexico-city-2017-world-championships-postponed

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