Triple amputee veteran hoping to make swimming world record
A veteran who lost both his legs and his right arm in an Afghanistan bomb blast may have won the world record for the fastest triple amputee 1km swim.
Former Royal Marine Mark Ormrod MBE, from Plymouth, suffered the catastrophic injuries when he stood on a landmine in 2007. Mr Ormrod completed his time in about 35 minutes and is now waiting for confirmation he has beat the record.The swim in Plymouth earlier marked 15 years since the incident. Money raised will go to Reorg, which helps people from the armed forces and emergency services suffering from physical and psychological trauma.
Mr Ormrod said: "We're helping to change and save people's lives, give them a new purpose and a new focus."Sam Sheriff, founder of Reorg, said: "It's been incredible. We've been able to change hundreds of lives because of Mark and his endeavours."
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