Dan Greaves

Started: He took up athletics at age 14 in Loughborough, England. (Athlete, 13 Dec 2010) Reason: He showed potential at a young age so he decided to pursue the sport at an elite level. "I think my parents are definitely the key to why I'm so sporty. My father and mother both love sports and encouraged me to take part in a multitude of sports. I was noticed at school that I threw further than the other kids so I went to an athletics club and the rest is history." (tresamagazine.com, 02 Nov 2022; Athlete, 13 Dec 2010) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 20 Sep 2023) Milestones: He became the first athlete representing Great Britain to win a medal in athletics at six consecutive editions of the Paralympic Games when he claimed bronze in the F64 discus at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 04 Oct 2023; tresamagazine.com, 02 Nov 2022) Awards: He took part in the Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. His leg of the relay was in Loughborough, England. (tresamagazine.com, 02 Nov 2022) Along with javelin thrower Hollie Arnold, he served as joint-captain of the Great Britain Para athletics team at the 2017 World Championships in London, England. (athleticsweekly.com, 26 Jun 2017) In 2017 he was inducted into Loughborough University's Sporting Hall of Fame. (loughboroughecho.net, 03 Jul 2017) He was named the 2012 Sports Personality of the Year by the Leicester Mercury newspaper in England. (thisisleicestershire.co.uk, 15 Jun 2013) Additional Info: SEVENTH GAMES IN PARIS The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris will be seventh appearance at the Games since making his debut at Sydney 2000. "To be selected to represent Paralympics GB on the ultimate stage, the Paralympic Games is such a huge honour. I got the exact same feelings as I did back in 2000 when I was selected for my first Games. The selection call is both exciting and also a relief. I can't wait to get my hands on the kit, chilling with all the athletes in the village and of course, competing in the Stade de France for the greatest prize. I love to represent my country and I couldn't be prouder to wear the red, white and blue in Paris. Each previous Games holds a special memory and I am hoping to make many more over the Channel in a few weeks' time [speaking in July 2024]." (bbc.com, 25 Jul 2024; britishathletics.org.uk, 25 Jul 2024) FURTHER EDUCATION In 2009 he completed a master's degree in exercise science and sports management at Loughborough University in England. In 2018 he was presented with an honorary doctorate by Loughborough University. (LinkedIn profile, 18 Sep 2023; lboro.ac.uk, 17 Jul 2018) PODCAST He co-hosted the 'That Greaves and Rooney Podcast' alongside British athlete Martyn Rooney. The show focused primarily on athletics. (apple.com, 23 Nov 2021; Facebook page, 28 Apr 2020; thatgreavesandrooneysportspodcast.libsyn.com, 29 Mar 2019)

Sporting Relatives: His uncle was a mechanic for Scottish Formula One driver Jackie Stewart. (paralympics.org.uk, 21 Jan 2010)