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Atkinson picked for World Championships

Reward for Manx double British champ

Manx swimmer Charlotte Atkinson has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Championships in Budapest in July.

She will compete in the 100 metre Butterfly having gained a consideration time in claiming her second British title last week.

Charlotte is named in a 29-strong team which includes the likes of Rio Olympic champion Adam Peaty and medallists Jazz Carlin, Siobhan-Marie O'Connor, James Guy, Duncan Scott, Stephen Milne and Chris Walker-Hebborn.

The World Championships take place between Friday 14th and Sunday 30th July.

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