Three children from Norfolk and Suffolk have been celebrating after winning medals at the Special Olympics World Games.

Jack Jacobs, 17, Grace Beales, 14, and Simon Booth, also 14, took part in a gymnastics event at the international competition being held in Berlin.

They are all members of Waveney Gymnastics Club and will bring home a total of 18 medals.

When Jack was only eight-years-old, he was told he would never be able to swing from monkey bars.

Lowestoft Journal: Jack Jacobs, 17, from Lowestoft, won six gold medals and one silver in gymnastics at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Jack Jacobs, 17, from Lowestoft, won six gold medals and one silver in gymnastics at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. (Image: Supplied)

But nine years later, the 17-year-old from Lowestoft won a staggering six gold medals on Saturday, June 24.

He won the overall gold medal for Level 3, as well as taking top spot on the floor, the pommel horse, the rings, vault and horizontal bar.

His mother Lucy Jacobs said: "It’s amazing. We’re so proud of him.

"He started gymnastics since just before he was eight-years-old.

"When he started he couldn’t stand on one leg. He’s come on so much," she said.

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Lowestoft Journal: Grace Beales, 14, from Reedham, who won four gold medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Grace Beales, 14, from Reedham, who won four gold medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. (Image: Supplied)

Grace won three golds on floor, bars and vault, as well as overall gold.

Karen Beales, her mother, said: "We’ve had quite an emotional journey, especially yesterday during the medal ceremony seeing Grace's face when she got the four golds was very tear-jerking.

"We’ll be looking back on this for many years to come."

Grace lives in Reedham and goes to school at All Saints in Lessingham.

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Lowestoft Journal: Simon Booth, 14, from Holton, with his haul of medals at the Special Olympics World Games. Simon Booth, 14, from Holton, with his haul of medals at the Special Olympics World Games. (Image: Supplied)

Simon, the youngest of the three, won overall silver for Level 1, the toughest division at his level, as well as three bronze and three silver medals.

His mother Louise Booth said: "It’s absolutely amazing. He’s had a tough time over the years. So to see him shine, it’s just been amazing."

Simon is from Holton, near Halesworth, and goes to Bungay High School.

The children are coached by Ellen and Alex Row.

The Special Olympics is a sporting event for people with intellectual disabilities.