Biography
Started: He began wheelchair racing at age 11. (lep.co.uk, 02 Jul 2016; garstancourier.co.uk, 23 Oct 2015)
Reason: He was introduced to wheelchair racing by coach Ian Thompson. "When I was in secondary school, I went to a few trial events from wheelchair tennis and basketball to seated throwing. But after a period of time, I started wheelchair racing and loved it." (lancashirelife.co.uk, 02 Aug 2016; garstangcourier.co.uk, 23 Oct 2015)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (lancs.live, 04 Sep 2021)
Awards: He received the Para Sports Award in both 2013 and 2014 at the Altogether Now - A Legacy for Blackpool Community Sports Awards in England. (garstancourier.co.uk, 23 Oct 2015; altogethernowblackpool.com, 12 Mar 2015; blackpoolccg.nhs.uk, 04 Apr 2014)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 1, 1998
OccupationAthlete
EducationLoughborough University, England
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachPeter Wyman [personal], GBR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | 800m - T34 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:43.45 |
| 7 | 800m - T34 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:48.08 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 800m - T34 | 2017 | London, GBR | 1:46.46 |
| 6 | 800m - T34 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 1:48.02 |
| 6 | Men's 400m T34 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 57.32 |
| 6 | 800m - T34 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 1:48.90 |
| 7 | Men's 400m T34 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 54.28 |
| 7 | Men's 400m T34 | 2017 | London, GBR | 54.66 |
| 9 | Men's 200m T34 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 30.35 |
