Tim Brabants, who won a gold and a bronze medal at the Olympics, is a Past Pupil of the Salesian School, Chertsey. Tim, a qualified doctor from Walton on Thames, came first in the final of the 1000m kayak race and third in the 500m event.
Tim's father was also a pupil of the Salesian School. For more information, photographs and videos, just type 'Tim Brabants' into any good search engine.
The National President of the Salesian Past Pupils Federation and his National Council have sent their congratulations on his brilliant medal successes.
Do we know of any other Salesian Olympians?