Biography
Started: He began Para canoe in April 2017. (paralympics.org.uk, 15 May 2021)
Reason: He always had an interest in water sports and paddled as a hobby before he made the switch to Para canoe. (britishcanoeing.org.uk, 01 Jan 2021)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. "It was incredible to get to Tokyo 2020 in a completely different sport. I've done sport all my life and been a full-time athlete since I was 18 and I think getting to Paris and getting that medal would just be the cherry on top." (uk.sports.yahoo.com, 01 Sep 2023)
Additional Info: BUSINESS OWNER
He runs a vehicle detailing service in Nottingham, England. "I'm not a qualified mechanic but I love tinkering with cars and going to car shows. It's a nice way to get away from sport." (Facebook profile, 20 May 2024; uk.sports.yahoo.com, 01 Sep 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 1, 1989
Place of ResidenceNOTTINGHAM
OccupationAthlete, Business Owner
EducationSports Science - Loughborough College, England
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
PARA CANOE
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 43.348 |
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 43.60 |
| 2 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 43.95 |
| 4 | Va'a Single 200m - VL3 | 2018 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 49.747 |
| 5 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2021 | Copenhagen, DEN | 43.73 |
| 10 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 43.263 |
| 10 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 44.36 |
| 12 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2018 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 47.165 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 42.698 |
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| R16 | Doubles | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| R16 | Singles | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| R16 | Doubles | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| R32 | Singles | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| R32 | Singles | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| R32 | Doubles | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
