Dan Greaves

Dan Greaves, a six-time Paralympic medalist, began his remarkable career by securing a silver medal at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in the F44/46 discus category. His early prowess led to his selection for the British able-bodied junior team in 2001, making him the first Paralympian to represent Great Britain in an able-bodied event. Greaves continued his ascent, earning a gold medal at the 2002 World Championships. He then claimed his first Paralympic gold at Athens 2004, where he set a new world record with a throw of 55.12m.

During this period, Greaves also pursued higher education, earning a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Loughborough University in 2006, followed by an MSc in Sport and Leisure Management in 2009. Building on his consistent success, Greaves added another gold medal at the World Championships in 2006 and a bronze medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. He then set another world record in 2011 with an exceptional throw of 59.98m at the World Para Athletics Championships, where he secured an additional gold medal. He added a silver medal to his collection at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, captivating a home crowd.

His sustained excellence and pioneering accomplishments underscore his status as a legendary figure in para-athletics.