After being taught by his grandad, Lyndon developed both a taste and a talent for swimming and went on to become a British record holder as an adult.
Over the years Lyndon has achieved some remarkable things, including being selected as an Olympic torch bearer and reaching his wildest dream of becoming a Paralympian. This year he announced he was hanging up his goggles for good.
An emotional video played before Lyndon took to the stage. In it Lyndon was described as a fantastic example of how people can overcome adversity to fulfil their dreams.
“Lyndon is a fantastic person, a fantastic athlete and he really does deserve this award,” one teammate remarked.
As Lyndon was called up to the stage everyone in the room took to their feet to give him a standing ovation.
“For me, this is about showing that it’s not always about your disability – it’s your ability,” Lyndon said. “You can do it if you put your mind to it and that’s what I’ve taught myself since I was a child.
“To be recognised for this is absolutely amazing.”
So what’s next for Lyndon? Next year he plans to undertake an Iron Man Triathlon in Liverpool comprising a 2.4 mile open water swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon over 26.2 miles. But that’s not all – he wants to complete it in under 24 hours and be the first quad amputee to do so.
“This is is now my turning point. I know it’s wild, but I’m not doing it for no reason – I’m doing it for charity,” he added, explaining that he was hoping to raise £10,000 to buy a special hand bike and wheelchair for the triathlon.
Little did Lyndon know that within just five minutes of the awards coming to a close, he would reach that staggering £10,000 target from generous attendees.