Eight-year-old kayaker goes viral after stunning performance

A short video of eight-year-old kayaker Seren Jones performing a technically demanding hand-roll has gone viral across multiple platforms, becoming a source of inspiration for youngsters everywhere.

Shared initially for the enjoyment of the wider water sports community, the clip - filmed during a Llangollen Canoe Club session at Plas Madoc pool - has now approached 3 million views on the centre’s Facebook page alone.