According to reports, 42-year-old Olympic swimmer Helen Smart, who competed for Great Britain in the 2000 Sydney Games, passed away. Smart’s former school in Greater Manchester, where she was the head teacher, acknowledged her passing.
Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School stated, “The tragic departure of our beloved Headteacher, Mrs Helen Smart, is something I must announce with tremendous sadness and regret, according to a statement from Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School. Our heartfelt condolences are being sent to Helen’s family during this incredibly tough time.”
According to LBC London, Smart, a backstroke specialist who competed on the Olympic stage under the name Helen Don-Duncan, earned bronze at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and silver at the world and European championships.
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She had retired from swimming, and now, according to her husband Craig Smart, she was focusing on her passion to work in education, according to a Facebook post from the school. Craig remarked that Helen “loved the school, staff, children, and parents so much” and was “so proud” to have held the position of headteacher.
Further stating, “I recall her saying only last week that she wanted the school to be excellent and that she had the right team to make this happen! I hope everyone continues to learn and succeed.”
The old swimming teammates of Helen, who they claimed was known for her grin, expressed their sorrow at her passing. Rachael Ashcroft told Swimming.org that “Helen’s steely determination and natural competitive spirit always inspired me. Despite the fact that we frequently competed with one another, it always felt as though we were helping one another along the way.”
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Champion backstroker Katy Sexton told the group, “Helen was such a vibrant character, always happy and a great friend and flatmate. She had an incredible work ethic that she applied to her life outside of sports and was such a dedicated player. My deepest condolences to her family, who will miss her dearly.”
Helen is survived by her husband Craig, daughter Heidi, and son Stanley, according to LBC London. Please learn from this and live your best life without looking back. Please use this as a lesson and move on to the present without looking back. Please use this as a lesson and move on to the present without looking back. Make a lot of memories, take lots of photos, and keep smiling like Helen always did. Craig composed.
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