ATHLETE
Stories
Hearing of athletes and how they reached their goals even if it didn’t go how they wanted. It’s helped me have a different view on my life and how I can achieve my goals.
Young Person
The unstoppable drive and determination of world class athletes does not end when a Games closes or at the final whistle. Their success does not stop at the podium or the trophies. Their backstory resonates with young people as much as any medal. For us this is the legacy of sport – harnessing the athlete’s unique skills and mindset to level the playing field for the next generation, unlocking young people’s potential, making a difference in their communities and shaping their futures.
HARRY’s Story
Harry has played in seven major tournaments across nine years for the England Cerebral Palsy team. Before leaving to represent England at the 2023 IFCPF European Championships in Italy, we spoke to Harry about his career and his time as an athlete mentor at the Trust
kelvin’s
story
Kelvin is a two time BMX World Champion who has been an athlete mentor with the Trust since 2017. His favourite sporting achievement was winning his second world title at the age of 34, surrounded by family and friends.
jack’s Story
Jack was on the verge of turning professional as a footballer with Birmingham City when an unprovoked attack on a night out changed his life. The brain injury he suffered meant his dream of Premiership football was over but he went on to captain Team GB at the Paralympic Games at Rio in 2016.
rachael’s
story
Rachael was born with the limited use of one arm and after taking up swimming at an early age on the advice of her doctors, went on to become a 50m and 200m butterfly World Record holder and swum at the 2008 Paralympic Games.
Hannah’s Story
Sport has helped me changed my life around. If I hadn’t started up boxing I don’t know if I would have been doing this amazing job that I get to do now.
paul’s
story
Seeing one of my students stand on the stage in front of over a hundred people at a celebration event when he struggled with stammering was probably one of the bravest things I’ve ever seen.
Fontaine’s
story
As an athlete we know sport can be cruel and the road to success isn’t ever easy or straight forward.
anna’s
story
That’s how you get better, by daring to make mistakes and then understanding how you can learn from them.
Claire’s
story
I retired after the 2012 Olympic Games. I remember announcing my retirement and feeling completely lost and dejected.
james’
story
Sport changed my life and enabled a council estate kid from Barnsley to travel the world.
yona’s
story
Sport exemplifies some of the challenges of life but puts you in a safe and progressive space to learn how to deal with those challenges effectively.
theo’s
story
Being involved in the programme allowed me to witness first-hand the positive impact I could have on young people facing disadvantage.
adam’s
story
By far and away my favourite race was winning the Commonwealth Games in front of a home crowd in Manchester when I was 22.
sarah’s
story
When I was asked if I’d like to run Scotland’s first Get on Track, in my own judo club, Edinburgh Judo, I jumped at the chance.
david’s
story
David Coleman was part of Team GB Bobsleigh at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.