A BURNHAM-on-Sea swimmer who has made a big impression on the swimming scene has won a national achievement award at the Amateur Swimming Association Aquatic Awards.

Grenville Cole, 85 was awarded a National Achievement Award at the awards ceremony in Birmingham on November 26.

The awards were presented by Paralympic Champion Ellie Robinson and Olympic bronze medallist Daniel Goodfellow.

The award comes after Grenville's success this year where he took his 4th British record gaining gold by finishing the 100m breaststroke in a time of 2.10.22 in the 85 - 89 age group. 

His time was nine seconds faster than the previous British record.

Grenville achieved this title by breaking 4 British Age-Group records in one year! and becoming the European Champion after returning to the sport after nearly 70 years.

The athlete was thrilled with his recent accolade and made a speech upon receiving his award.

Grenville said: "I am most pleased and honored to have been given this award.

"It is fantastic."

Grenville has no more races planned for the rest of this year but will continue training for the National Championships next year at his local pool, Burnham Swim Academy where he is well supported by staff.