Madeleine McCann’s brother is tipped to represent Britain on the world stage as he swims for team GB in the 2028 Olympics.

Sean McCann, 20, has competitively swam since the age of eight. He is also set to represent Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The 20-year-old, who studies Mechanical Engineering at University, described his journey as a swimmer: “At the age of ten, I was selected to swim at the City of Leicester, and I have since gone on to win multiple county titles, as well as becoming regional and national champion in my age group.

“In order to have achieved this, I have had to remain extremely dedicated, getting up at 4am multiple mornings each week to train.” He said that he spends around 20 hours in the gym a week.

Sean McCann, 20, has competitively swam since the age of eight

He is also set to represent Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Despite Sean and his twin sister Amelie being just two years old when their elder sister Madeleine vanished and too young to remember the tragedy, her absence has shaped their lives forever.

“They’ve always been in Madeleine’s shadow, and just been the McCann twins,” a family friend told the Mail.

“But now they are young adults, they are carving out their own lives.”

His sister Amelie is studying at a university in the North East and has competed in multiple cross country and triathlon events.

Madeleine vanished during a family holiday in the resort of Praia da Luz on the Algarve in Portugal on May 3, 2007, when she was just three years oldPA

According to Brian Kennedy, the twins’ great-uncle, their parents are over the moon with the pair. “Kate and Gerry are pleased with their achievements, and the fact that they are making their own way in life,” he said.

The twins were sharing a room with their sister when she vanished during a holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.

Kate and Gerry McCann have tried to shield their children from the press and protect their privacy.

In 2003, whilst honouring Madeleine’s 20th birthday, the parents requested that the media do not use photos of the twins.

Kate and Gerry McCann have tried to shield their children from the press and protect their privacy

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Madeleine McCann’s brother is tipped to swim for team GB in the 2028 Olympics

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Writing online, she said: “As we do every year, we gathered in our village yesterday evening to mark the anniversary of our daughter Madeleine’s abduction.

“It was a special event and lovely to sense the hope and warmth of those who were there.

“I was dismayed, however, that this sadly provided an opportunity for a local journalist to exploit the presence of our younger daughter who does not wish to be photographed or interviewed and was made to feel uncomfortable, especially at such a special moment of hope for Madeleine.”