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• Year 12 Sixth Form
Our Year 7 entrance exam takes place on 10 January 2026, secure your space now.
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Monday 15th December 2025
Stamford School is celebrating an exceptional achievement from Old Stamfordian Bruce Dee (OS 25), following a landmark performance at the National Winter Championships in Sheffield.
Already named Para Swimming Emerging Athlete of the Year by Aquatics GB, Bruce delivered a world-class display in the S6 100m Breaststroke. He broke the world record in the morning session with a time of 1:20.35, before returning later the same day to lower it again to 1:19.80. In doing so, he became the first S6 para swimmer to complete the event in under 1 minute 20 seconds.
This achievement represents the culmination of years of disciplined training, technical refinement, and competitive resilience. Performing at this level requires precision, physical control, and exceptional mental focus, particularly when returning to race again after already setting a world record. Bruce’s ability to deliver under pressure reflects a maturity and professionalism well beyond his years.
His success also highlights the strength of Stamford’s sporting culture, which supports young athletes in balancing academic ambition with elite performance pathways. From representing Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games while still a student at Stamford to continuing to redefine standards on the international stage, Bruce’s journey is a powerful example of what can be achieved with the right environment and mindset.
Everyone at Stamford School is immensely proud of Bruce’s continued success. His achievements are a source of inspiration for current students and a compelling example of the Stamfordian spirit in action.