Paralympic swimmer Maisie Summers-Newton hails her hero as she collects MBE
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paralympic swimming champion Maisie Summers-Newton has said that her long-time idol Ellie Simmonds going on Strictly Come Dancing to “dance her socks off” continues to prove that “anyone can do anything, no matter what disability you have”. “I think you can kind of get your medals first, but I think to defend them is something extra special I guess.” Fellow Paralympic swimmer Jordan Catchpole, who also saw success with a gold medal and a world record in the 4 x 100m freestyle relay, was awarded an MBE by Anne. Set designer for the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony Esmeralda Devlin said “it was really lovely to be part of a ritual” as she picked up her CBE for services to design. However, it was Ms Devlin’s more recent work exploring the environment of which she is particularly proud, telling PA: “Every design decision ends up being an impact on the environment for better or for worse so I think design is really key to the next steps in the right direction on climate, and urgently so.” Meanwhile, former Leeds Rhinos and England international rugby player Jamie Jones-Buchanan said it was “a massive honour” to receive an MBE from the Palace.
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