Toni Shaw

Age: 17

Home town: Aberdeen, Grampian

Sport: Swimming

Events: 400m Free, 100m Free & 100m Fly

Classification: S9

Name of club: University of Aberdeen

Coach: Gregor McMillan

When and how did you get involved in sport?
I went to Learn to Swim lessons & was asked to try out for a club. I joined Cults Otters & from there went on to Coast then U of A.

Career highlights:

  • Being part of the winning 34 point relay team at World Champs in London 2019
  • Representing /team Scotland at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

How many Paralympic Games have you competed in?
This is my first.

What are your ambitions in Tokyo?
To hopefully swim fast and do the best I can.

Do you have one bit of advice for an aspiring athlete?
Have fun and enjoy every training session and competition!

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