Penarth-based coach Damian Hammond, a former BBC Welsh Coach of the Year, has guided two more athletes to senior international status and celebrated a standout gold medal at the GB Rowing Championships. Mr Hammond, a former GB senior and national coach for Wales, was full of praise for his athlete’s performances. He said: "This is truly amazing, as Miguel keeps showing his Paralympic International class." Mr Hammond will coach Mr Hassan as he targets qualification for the Los Angeles 2026 and Brisbane 2030 Olympic Games. Ellie Postlethwaite, another standout from Llandaff, will race the single scull for Wales at the Home International Regatta in London this month.