Multi-medal Paralympic swimmer, Melanie Barratt, set a world record by becoming the first blind woman to successfully swim the English Channel in August this year.

Whilst taking on the incredible challenge, Melanie fundraised for BBS and raised over £17,000.

In this special episode of Let's Talk VI Sport we catch up with Melanie following the Channel Swim to hear about her experience leading up to the challenge and on the day itself.

To keep up-to-date with Melanie, follow her Facebook page 'Blind Girl Swims': www.facebook.com/blindgirlswims

For more information on BBS, please visit: www.britishblindsport.org.uk