Gordon Reid MBE

Age: 29

Home town: Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

Sport: Wheelchair Tennis

Events: Men’s Singles & Doubles

Classification: Open

Coach: Bruno Argudo

When and how did you get involved in sport?

I first tried wheelchair tennis at the West of Scotland Wheelchair Club session in Scotstoun in 2005.

Career highlights:

  • Rio 2016 Paralympic Singles Gold & Doubles Silver
  • 2 x Singles Grand Slam Champion
  • 16 x Doubles Grand Slam Champion

How many Paralympic Games have you competed in?
Three

What are your ambitions in Tokyo?

The dream is to win two golds.

Do you have one bit of advice for an aspiring athlete?

Embrace everything that your sport brings, the good and the bad!

Twitter: @gordonreid91

Instagram: @gordonreid