The Paralympic hopeful David Taylor, back from Washington DC where he competed in the Canadian/US Open among the best in the world.

Taylor placed 8th in the finals of the 50m and 200m breast stroke events.

It was the conclusion of three tough days of competition.

Taylor represented Barbados in the 200m, 100m, and 50m breaststrokes, and also the 100m and 50m Freestyle.

Earlier this year David Taylor placed 4th at the Para Pan American Games in Rio, Brasil.

The Paralympic Games are held 2 weeks post the Olympic Games at the same venues and Country.

Paralympic athletes are physically disabled or visually impaired unlike the Special Olympic athletes who must be mentally challenged.