Joe Canlan Shaw heads to the USA today to compete in the Charltotte Ultra Swim Meet in North Carolina.

Joe, a Product Design & Manufacturing Engineering undergraduate, will represent Wales in this prestigious meet and will line up against World Swim Stars  Michael Phelps & Ryan Lochte.

Having made great progress since his arrival in Loughborough in 2006 he will be looking to post some solid early cycle performances and gain valuable experience on the World stage.

Good Luck Joe!