Sport Minister Anil Roberts yesterday described swimmer George Bovell as the ultimate role model, and a young man of whom the entire country should be proud. Bovell captured his fourth gold medal and ninth overall, at the current FINA/Arena Swimming World Cup, in Berlin, yesterday.Roberts, who coached Bovell to an Olympic bronze medal in Athens, Greece in 2004, said he was in constant contact with Bovell, who was not afraid seek advice, but more importantly was willing to work hard to keep improving. “I have been looking at every race in which he has participated and there were some areas we discussed. I am pleased to say in spite of his many achievements, George is still as humble as ever and never afraid to put in the hard work to get his hand in front at the wall.”
The minister noted that Bovell was in a serious accident a few months ago but still returned to get physically and mentally fit to place seventh at the Olympic Games earlier this year. “That is the kind of committment we can all learn from, and while he may getting down in age, he is still showing the world’s top swimmers that he can take them all on and beat them. As far as George is concern, age is no barrier. I am sure there is a lot more to come from him in the pool.”
Source: www.guardian.co.tt