Biography
Started: He took up boccia in 2011 at a come-and-try event in Edinburgh, Scotland. (peeblesshirenews.com, 20 Jul 2016; Athlete, 30 Aug 2024)
Reason: He was identified as a potential boccia player by the regional development manager for Scottish Sport. "It allowed me to be truly competitive for the first time." (bslt.org.uk, 19 Jul 2014; Athlete, 30 Aug 2024)
Awards: In 2016 he was named Disability Sports Personality of the Year at the ClubSport Tweeddale Awards in Scotland. (thesouthernreporter.co.uk, 16 Nov 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 8, 1995
Place of ResidenceEDINBURGH
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachGlynn Tromans [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | Individual - BC3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 7 | Pairs - BC3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Pairs - BC3 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 6 | Pairs - BC3 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 12 | Individual - BC3 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 13 | Individual - BC3 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 14 | Individual - BC3 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 12 | Individual - BC3 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
