A former Team GB Olympic swimmer, described as 'special', 'determined' and 'inspiring', has died 'suddenly' at 43 years old as her husband and colleagues issue emotional tributes
Helen Smart, then known as Helen Don-Duncan, secured a bronze medal in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, and scooped silver medals at the World and European Championships. The athlete was a backstroke specialist but retired from the world of competitive swimming to become a headteacher.
“Our heart-felt condolences are sent to Helen's family at this very difficult time. I know this news will be a shock and cause great sadness to our community. “She used to say to me all the time she could never see herself at another school. She was Worsley Mesnes through and through!
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