Worcester Park’s Daniel Wolff has followed in his great grandfather’s footsteps by winning gold for his country and described his Special Olympics World Games moment as ‘a dream come true’.
Wolff, who is autistic and is coached at Epsom & Ewell Harriers by Dave Mitchell, was victorious in the 400 metres in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
His great grandfather, Frederick Wolff, ran the opening leg when Great Britain claimed gold and set a new European record in the 4x400 relay at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.
“To be able to follow in my great grandfather's footsteps and represent my country is amazing,” Wolff wrote on Facebook.
“I try to run like my great grandfather and to bring home a gold medal for my country is a dream come true.”
Wolff's exploits are expected to feature on BBC London news tonight.
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