Friday, 15 June 2012

Paralympic Athlete Highlight






Aaron Phipps (Great Britain)


Sport: Wheelchair Rugby


Aaron competes for Team GB and Cardiff Pirates.


Aaron initially competed in Wheelchair Racing from 2007 onwards, was introducted to Wheelchair Rugby in 2009. He made his debut at the 2009 European Championships in Hillerod, Denmark, where the team achieved a 4th place finish.

Phipps lost both his lower legs and his finger tips after contracting meningitis as a teenager.


He is a real advantage to the team and he is a key offensive threat due to his speed and power around the court.


In a recent interview with Channel 4, Aaron was asked about representing Team GB at the Paralympics and said "It is the highest level an athlete can compete at and it would be amazing to represent your country."

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