Emilia and Katie, aged 10, have been taking part at Moorways Sports Village and Water Park in Derby. The swims are organised by Derby-based charity me&dee, which gifts families with special memories when they are needed most. Emilia and Katie won a haul of 17 medals in the 2023 World Dwarf Games in Germany, excelling in football, basketball, javelin and swimming.
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