Folkestone’s Adam Brownsword has won gold at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Brownsword, who represents Special Olympics Camden, triumphed in the mixed doubles tennis event on Wednesday.
as he was partnered with Lily Mills, from Islington, in the L6 DX01 category. Brownsword, who was diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and Learning Difficulties as a youngster, first picked up a tennis racket at the age of 12.
He continued to train regularly and joined groups where he no longer felt different. He has continued to improve in the sport and started to train and compete regularly.
He has played in many mainstream competitions and Learning Disability (LD) competitions including National Championships where has won the doubles competition twice.
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