A visually impaired runner who fled war-torn Cameroon has been made an honorary Rotarian.

Guillaume Junior Atangana, who trains with Bradford Keighley and Skipton Disability Athletics and is settled in West Yorkshire, was given the honour on November 7 by assistant governor of the Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte, Caroline Murie.

This was in recognition of his sporting achievements, including winning a bronze medal in the men's 400m T11 at this year's Paralympics in Paris.

The win represented the first-ever Paralympic medal for the Refugee Team.

The honorary Rotary membership is used to recognise people who have "distinguished themselves by meritorious service," and who embody Rotary ideals.

A spokesperson for the Rotary Club said: "Well done Junior for your amazing achievements."

The runner, affectionately known as Junior, made a "great impression" on October 27 when he attended the Yorkshire Rotary Accessible Games at Woodhouse Grove.

At the event, Junior met with other attendees and discussed his bronze medal win.