Biography
Started: He began the sport at age 16 in Peterborough, England. (Athlete, 20 Jul 2016)
Reason: He attended an introductory session at school run by British wheelchair basketball player Gordon Perry, and fell in love due to the speed and freedom it gave him. (Athlete, 20 Jul 2016; jackhunt.net, 01 Jul 2016)
Awards: He was a member of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team that was awarded the Bill McGowran Trophy at the 2018 Sports Journalists' Association British Sports Awards. (sportsjournalists.co.uk, 01 Jan 2020; yahoo.com, 23 Dec 2018)
In December 2016 he was presented with the Freedom of the City award in Peterborough, England. (bbc.co.uk, 15 Dec 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 11, 1990
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachBill Johnson [national], CAN; Joey Johnson [national], CAN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 3 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Hamburg, GER | |
| 2 | Men | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| 7 | Men | 2014 | Incheon, KOR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 2 | Men | 2021 | Madrid, ESP | |
