Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2020. (aspirelaw.co.uk, 17 May 2023)
Reason: Following his 2014 motorbike accident he tried wheelchair boxing and wheelchair rugby before finally discovering wheelchair racing. "After my accident, it made me do more. That is my journey, to make people inspired. It has made me a different person. I found my love in wheelchair racing which makes a lot of sense because I'm a speed freak." (weirarcher.co.uk, 01 Jan 2024; aspirelaw.co.uk, 17 May 2023; bbc.co.uk, 01 Jan 2017)
Additional Info: BOXING COACH
He has coached boxing at the Carney's Community youth club in London, England. (bbc.co.uk, 01 Jan 2017)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He served as an ambassador for the Transform Trauma Appeal, which fundraised for research into trauma injuries. (mirror.co.uk, 30 Sep 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 17, 1989
OccupationAthlete, Personal Trainer
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachJenny Archer [club]
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
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World Championships | ||||
7 | 100m - T52 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 18.40 |
10 | 100m - T52 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 18.36 |
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