Exchequergate, Lincoln Wells is a British equestrian rider who was born with a congenital disorder called spina bifida. Despite this, she has had a successful career in para-equestrian, winning multiple gold medals and world champion titles in the Paralympic Games and other international competitions. At the 2012 Paralympics, Wells competed in the Team event, which […]
2012 Paralympic Games – Sophie Wells – Equestrian – Team Read More »
Market Place, Macclesfield Storey is a British cyclist who was born with a congenital amputation of her left hand. Despite this, she has had a successful career in both para-cycling and able-bodied cycling. She is a multiple gold medalist and a world champion in the Paralympic Games and has also competed in the able-bodied Commonwealth
2012 Paralympic Games – Sarah Storey – Cycling – Women’s road race C4–5 Read More »
Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith Kappes is a British cyclist who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. Despite this, he has had a successful career in para-cycling and has been a multiple gold medalist and world champion in the Paralympic Games. At the 2012 Paralympic Games, Kappes competed in the Men’s B sprint event,
2012 Paralympic Games – Anthony Kappes – Cycling B – Men’s sprint Read More »
Poynton High School, Poynton Storey is a British cyclist who was born with a congenital amputation of her left hand. Despite this, she has had a successful career in both para-cycling and able-bodied cycling. She is a multiple gold medalist and a world champion in the Paralympic Games and has also competed in the able-bodied
2012 Paralympic Games – Sarah Storey – Cycling – Women’s 500m time trial C4-5 Read More »
Buxton Road, Disley Storey is a British cyclist who was born with a congenital amputation of her left hand. Despite this, she has had a successful career in both para-cycling and able-bodied cycling. She is a multiple gold medalist and a world champion in the Paralympic Games and has also competed in the able-bodied Commonwealth
2012 Paralympic Games – Sarah Storey – Cycling – Women’s individual pursuit C5 Read More »
Market Street, Disley The 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England were a significant event for Paralympic athletes and the sport of cycling. One athlete who competed in the Men’s individual sprint B event was Barney Storey. Storey, a former Royal Engineer, had lost his left arm while serving in Afghanistan and turned to cycling as
2012 Paralympic Games – Barney Storey – Cycling – Men’s individual sprint Read More »
Gilda Brook Road, Eccles The 2012 Paralympic Games in London were a historic event, featuring some of the world’s most talented and accomplished athletes. One of the standout performers was Sarah Storey, a British cyclist who competed in the Women’s road time trial C5 event. Sarah Storey is a multiple Paralympic champion, having previously competed
2012 Paralympic Games – Sarah Storey – Cycling – Women’s road time trial C5 Read More »
Market Street, Leigh One of the standout performances of the games was that of Heather Frederiksen in the Women’s 100-metre backstroke S8 event. Heather, a talented swimmer with a passion for the sport, was one of the top competitors in her event. Despite facing strong competition from other athletes, she was able to show her
2012 Paralympic Games – Heather Frederiksen – Swimming – Women’s 100-metre backstroke S8 Read More »
Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax The 2012 Paralympic Games in London saw Hannah Cockroft make her mark on the world of Paralympic athletics. Competing in the Women’s 100m T34 event, Hannah dominated the field and claimed the gold medal with ease. Hannah Cockroft, who has cerebral palsy, has been a trailblazer in the world of
2012 Paralympic Games – Hannah Cockroft – Athletics – Women’s 100m – T34 Read More »
Mount Tabor Road, Halifax The 2012 Paralympic Games in London saw Hannah Cockroft make her mark on the world of Paralympic athletics. Competing in the Women’s 200m T34 event, Hannah dominated the field and claimed the gold medal with a commanding performance. Hannah Cockroft, who has cerebral palsy, has been a dominant force in the
2012 Paralympic Games – Hannah Cockroft – Athletics – Women’s 200m – T34 Read More »
