Gregg Stevenson

Started: He took up the sport in 2012. (forces.net, 30 May 2023) Reason: He had rowed on indoor machines before he sustained his impairment. He decided to pursue the sport when he realised he had not been living healthily after he was injured during army service. "I did PT courses and got super-motivated to learn about weight loss and mental health to help myself and others. I had a purpose, I was training again, and started a family too, which was another reason to get healthy. I was into rowing a little bit before my injury, but only on machines. My technique was probably horrific, but I liked it; it was savage." (blesma.org, 31 Jul 2023) Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (cityam.com, 09 Apr 2024) Additional Info: CREWMATE In 2022 he was contacted by British Para rower Lauren Rowles, who proposed that they compete together in the PR2 mixed double sculls class in the lead-up to the 2024 Paralympic Games. Rowles is aiming for her third Paralympic title in Paris, having already won gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. "I knew by the nature of that phone call that she was taking me seriously. She knows I am competitive. Lauren is going for her third Paralympics gold, whereas for me it is more of a smash and grab. Can I pull it off? But we train hard. It can be two rows a day plus weights. We are all business, and I enjoy seeing how much my fitness and skill levels are coming on. This will be our regime until Paris, with lots of competitions in between." (britishrowing.org, 04 Jun 2024; blesma.org, 31 Jul 2023) OCCUPATION He has worked as lead physical training instructor and mental health practitioner at the Specialist Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre [SMRC] in Fulwood, England. He carried out part of his rehabilitation at the facility when he was recovering from the injuries he sustained in Afghanistan while serving with the British Army. (burnleyexpress.net, 05 Oct 2023) FURTHER EDUCATION He has studied for a master's degree in psychology. (blesma.org, 31 Jul 2023)