Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair basketball in 2001 at age 11 with the Wolverhampton Rhinos club in England. (Athlete, 20 Jul 2016)
Reason: His swimming coach encouraged him to try wheelchair basketball. (britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk, 20 Jun 2023; Athlete, 20 Jul 2016)
Awards: He received the Fair Play Trophy at the 2023 Andalusian Wheelchair Basketball Cup in Spain. (101tv.es, 12 Dec 2023)
Sporting Relatives: His partner Almu Montiel has represented Spain in wheelchair basketball, including at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (Almu Montiel Facebook profile, 23 Dec 2023; surinenglish.com, 19 Aug 2021; SportsDeskOnline, 10 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 21, 1990
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachPepe Lorca [club]; Bill Johnson [national], CAN; Joey Johnson [national], CAN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| 7 | Men | 2014 | Incheon, KOR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 2 | Men | 2021 | Madrid, ESP | |
