Jessica-Jane back on top form after World Championship gold

Competing at the 2023 Para Swimming World Championships in Manchester, Miss Applegate, from Burgh Castle, regained the top spot in the S14 200m freestyle, for the first time in ten years.

She also won gold with Team GB in the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay and silver in the mixed 4x100m medley relay, alongside William Ellard, Poppy Maskill and Jordan Catchpole.

Jessica-Jane (centre) on the podium with GB's Bethany Firth and Louise Fiddes following their triumph in the S14 200m freestyle. Picture - Sam Mellish / Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships (Image: Sam Mellish / Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships)

Miss Applegate has now claimed 40 international medals over her career.

She said: "I am over the moon to come away a double World Champion and a silver medallist.

"Being asked to represent Great Britain in the two relay teams was a fantastic opportunity for me.

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Jessica-Jane performing a relay takeover at the 2023 Para World Swimming Championships in Manchester. Picture - Sam Mellish / Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships (Image: Sam Mellish / Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships)

"I held my nerve and gave it everything I had. 

"It’s given me hope of making that ultimate dream of being at my fourth Paralympic Games in Paris a possibility."

Miss Applegate thanked her supporters on social media, the City of Norwich Swimming Club, Wymondham Chiropractor and the Active Clinic in Great Yarmouth.

Jessica-Jane said she is taking 10 days off before diving straight back into training. Picture - Sam Mellish / Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships (Image: Sam Mellish / Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships)