Lavoie brings gold, silver and bronze home from Scotland

Cody Lavoie's personal best in the 200-metre backstroke turned into a gold medal performance for the local swimmer.

Lavoie, a student at Leamington District Secondary School, was one of an eight-member swim team representing Canada at the International Youth Games in Glasgow, Scotland recently, competing against othere 15-year-olds from all over the world.

Lavoie was thrilled with his performance.

"I can't wait to get home and tell everybody," he said following the race. "The community has been so supportive."

He said, when in the midst of a peak performance he can feel the support — even from across the ocean.  To read more go to www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com.