WARRINGTON'S Olympic swimming queen Kathleen Dawson has received her MBE.
The Member of the Order of the British Empire was awarded by the Duke of Cambridge during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Kathleen, 24, along with Great Britain teammate James Guy became the town's first Olympic swimming medallists in Tokyo last year.
The former Great Sankey High School student progressed her swimming with Warriors of Warrington before continuing her career alongside her studies at the University of Stirling in Scotland.
A sporting celebration!
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 17, 2022
From Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny to Barry Middleton MBE and Kathleen Dawson MBE, these Olympians have inspired so many young athletes.
Congratulations to all those who received their honours today! pic.twitter.com/1fQa37QzOH
Her stunning Tokyo gold-medal success came alongside Great Britain teammates in the mixed 4x100m medley relay.
One of her first missions upon returning to the family home in Great Sankey was to visit coach Darren Ashley, volunteers, friends and young swimmers of her former club during a training session at Woolston Community Hub.
Kathleen is considered one of Scotland's great medal hopes in the pool in the Commonwealth Games taking place in Birmingham in July and August.
Kathleen Dawson is made an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Kathleen Dawson is made an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
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