Age: 29
Home town: Tullibody
Sport: Wheelchair curling
Classification: WC-E Confirmed
Club: Stirling Wheelchair Curling Club
Coach: Sheila Swan
When and how did you get involved in sport?
I got involved with wheelchair curling in 2019, around the time of the World Wheelchair Curling Championships, that were held in Stirling. I was asked to come along to a couple of sessions by Sheila Swan, whilst I was out of action in my athletics, due to a serious injury. This was facilitated through Scottish Disability Sport. This was a turning point in my career, cementing my new passion in wheelchair curling. I just love the “team” element.
Career highlights
Making my first World Championships in Switzerland in 2020 as alternate then making my debut at the 2021 World Championships, but ultimately making the team for the up and coming 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing. I would also say making the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow was a career highlight, racing in the T54 Womens 1500m, where I finished 7th in the final.
How many Paralympic Games have you competed in?
At the time of writing this I have been to none yet but going to my first Games in Beijing.
What are your ambitions for Beijing?
My ambitions for Beijing are to go and enjoy the experience, take everything in but ultimately I want to play to the best of my ability to give myself and my team the best chance at coming home with a medal.
Do you have one piece of advice for an aspiring athlete?
My advice for anyone would be, if you have a passion for something, whether you’ve tried it before or not, give it a go and just go for it, and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t.
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