Kylie Grimes

Kylie Grimes (born 7 December 1987 in Aldershot, Hampshire)[1] is a British para-athlete. She is one of two women, along with Bieke Ketelbuters,[2][3] who competed on wheelchair rugby teams at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Early life

Grimes became disabled after a diving accident at a friend's swimming pool. She attempted to sue over the matter but was unsuccessful.[4] She trains 12 hours a week.[5] She considers herself positive and was surprised to be named to the British team.[6]

Career

Grimes began playing wheelchair rugby in 2008.

Wheelchair rugby competition history

Grimes competed for Great Britain at the following championship events:

  • 2015 World Para Athletics Championships Doha F51 Club (4th) and F52 100m (4th)
  • 2016 European Para Athletics Championships Grosseto Italy F51 Club (4th)
  • 2016 Rio Paralympics F51 Club (4th)
  • 2017 World Para Athletics London F51 Club (5th)
  • 2018 European Para Athletics Championship Berlin (3rd)

References
  1. "Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com.
  2. Paxinos, Stathi. "Nasty but nice: murderball rivals are friends off court". Canberra Times.
  3. Palmer, Justin. "Biff, bang, wallop: wheelchair rugby is a big hit".
  4. "Girl paralysed after diving into her friend's swimming pool loses £6m damages claim after judge says owner 'didn't need warning signs in his own home'".
  5. "Paralympics - Channel 4". paralympics.channel4.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
  6. "Grimes happy to count for nothing". The Sydney Morning Herald. 30 August 2012.
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