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Fran Williamson winning silver in Beijing 2008
Welcome to the website of Fran Williamson. Predominately a Paralympic swimmer and current 50m backstroke world champion, Fran has gained over 21 medals at major international competitions throughout a 10 year swimming career. Competing with/for the Great British disability team from a young age has enabled her to gain an unique insight into the world of disability sport, as well as a wealth of experience that shapes her life on a daily basis.
Having recently completed a three year degree in Social Policy, gaining a First Class with Honours, Fran has gained the ability to link her experience as a disabled person to the social and political arenas that shape the society we live in. To strengthen this further, she is now moving on to study for a Masters Degree in Disability Studies with Leeds University.
By bringing these two areas of knowledge together, this website hopes to offer a range of information and thought processes together that may help individuals understand some issues of disability. The Paralympic Movement will have priority, with many more people becoming interested in the winter and summer games than ever before, despite the lack of understanding, regarding fundamental principles, remaining present.
Fran makes herself available (as often as possible) to attend events and deliver talks in order to share her experiences, offer motivation and inspiration, and provide information to a number of client groups.
Hopefully you will find the content of this website interesting and informative. Please do not hesitate to use the "Contact Me" page should you have any comments, questions, or requests.
You can also follow me on Twitter: @frannywill