Robyn Love

Age: 30

Home town: Ayr, South Ayrshire

Sport: Wheelchair Basketball

Classification: 3.5

Name of club: Loughborough Lightning

When and how did you get involved in sport?
I started wheelchair basketball after seeing it on TV during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. I had never been exposed to Paralympic sport before, but was determined to give it ago after being inspired by the 2012 games. 2 years later I was invited to my first GB national team camp.

Career highlights:

  • 2016 Selected for the Rio Paralympic Games
  • 2018 World Silver Medallists
  • 2019 European Silver Medallists

How many Paralympic Games have you competed in?
Rio 2016 & Tokyo 2020

What are your ambitions in Tokyo?
To win our first ever medal for GB women’s wheelchair basketball.

Do you have one bit of advice for an aspiring athlete?
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, they are ultimately how you learn and how you get better.

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