A MEMBER of the Special Olympics Plymouth and District team who trained at Tavistock Leisure Pool was chosen for the GB team and travelled to LA on Saturday (July 20).

Steven Dodd, who competes in kayaking, travelled with the GB team for the World Summer Games. His team mates included Elizabeth Haywood, also from the South West who trains locally and will be competing in badminton.

When asked what Steven wanted to achieve from the games, he said to achieve his best and enjoy new experiences and friends.