Peter left ‘speechless’ after honour (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Peter left ‘speechless’ after honour
4:39pm Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Grass Roots Awards news
By Steve Tinniswood, Sports reporter
HONOUR Peter Jones with wife Nikki and mum Barbara
PETER Jones has one piece of advice to this year’s senior sports personality of the year award winner – have a speech ready!
The world class masters swimmer isn’t usually one to be caught offguard, but for once, he was left speechless...literally!
“It was a great honour and I was gobsmacked really,” said Jones who is a multiple British Masters champion, has two national records and also finished in fourth place in the World Masters Long Course Championships.
“It was a wonderful evening and a great awards ceremony – apart from having to make a speech! It was difficult to think of what to say as I was put on the spot.
“So my advice to anyone who might have a chance of winning this year is to have a few words ready just in case.”
A back injury has restricted Peter’s pool time this year – but he is still ranked in the top 10 in the world in a number of events.
“I thought it was a wonderful evening and the awards are a great idea,” added Jones who is a member of Clitheroe Dolphins Swimming Club.
“It was great to see so many people together from lots of different sports and hearing about their stories and their successes.”
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