Alice Tai

2022 - 7 - 31

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WATCH: New Milton's Alice Tai wins Commonwealth gold weeks ... (New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times)

NEW Milton swimmer Alice Tai stormed to an unlikely Commonwealth Games gold at the weekend – just months after having her leg amputated.

Meanwhile, former Ellingham & Ringwood player Alicia Maude had a disappointing end to the games. "It took me a while to realise how dramatic an option it was. It made sense and it was the right time. She told Team England: "It’s a bit surreal. I’m trying hard not to cry.” “Everything I’ve done this season – silver at World Champs, gold here – means so much more.

Commonwealth Games: English swimmer wins gold just months ... (GiveMeSport)

English Para-swimmer Alice Tai won a remarkable gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, just months after having her right leg amputated.

“I’ve had so much to learn,” she said. I’m trying hard not to cry.” “I can’t believe I’m on Team England,” she said. “I had to strip all my strokes back to the basics to make sure I am even in the water, but my stroke efficiency is better than it was. Tai emerged victorious in the S8 100m backstroke to claim her second Commonwealth Games gold at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham. She also won gold in the 4x100m medley (34pts) at Rio 2016 but was unable to defend her title because of an elbow injury.

Commonwealth Games: Swimmer wins gold months after leg ... (INSIDER)

English para-swimmer Alice Tai, who was born with club foot, had her right leg amputated from below the knee in January.

"I've had so much to learn," she said. "I'm so grateful that Team England let me come here and compete." - "I've had so much to learn," said the 23-year-old.

Alice Tai storms to Commonwealth gold after learning to walk again (The Home of Swimming | Swimming.org)

Alice Tai said winning her second Commonwealth Games gold medal was 'so special' – only months after learning how to walk again.

“I can’t believe that just happened. Getting back in the pool was just a bit of fun – I’ve missed swimming. “First of all I just wanted to cry and then I saw my time and for where I am in training – I am not as fit as I should be – I am so happy with that.

Alice Tai claims miraculous Commonwealth gold in Birmingham (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Alice Tai is a Paralympic champion and seven-time gold medallist at the World Championships but a Commonwealth title in Birmingham just hits home harder.

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Commonwealth Games: Gold for Para-swimmer Alice Tai just ... (BusinessGhana)

English Para-swimmer Alice Tai won Commonwealth gold in Birmingham on Sunday - just months after having her right leg amputated in...

"I've had so much to learn," she admitted. It made sense and it was the right time. The backstroke is her best event. "It took me a while to realise how dramatic an option it was. "As a Paralympian, I see amputees all the time with varying degrees of mobility but I know for everyone else it was a big deal." "I knew if I had the amputation I would have a better quality of life, if it went well.