Profile
100m, T36
Funding: World Class Podium
DOB: 19 June 1979
Born: Manchester
Lives: Chorley
Club: Chorley AC
Contact:
Coach: Paula Dunn
International Highlights
2002 World Championships Lille 200m bronze,
2003 European Championships Assen 100m silver, 4x100m silver, 200m bronze, 2004 Paralympics Athens 200m bronze
2005 European Championships Espoo 200m gold, 100m 5th
2006 World Championships Assen 100m silver
Personal Bests
100m 12.52 (2007), 200m – 24.94 (2007), 400m 56.66 (2007)
Career summary
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Graeme didn't take up athletics till fairly late, aged 20. He began at Beaumont College in Lancaster where he already competed in swimming and football, but then discovered his talent for sprinting.
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Graeme was named CP Sport Athlete of the year in 2005.
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Although a full-time athlete Graeme has achieved his coaching qualification, and loves to coach athletics.
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He enjoys music, playing the piano. He also enjoys filming and computers.
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Graeme is a Liverpool supporter and a big fan of Steven Gerrard. He is also a keen on photography and works in childcare.
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