Dan makes it five in London!
The English Federation of Disability Sport were pleased to learn today that one of our very own team has been selected for London 2012 Paralympic Games. Dan West, the EFDS Information and communications officer, will make his fifth Games appearance in August.
An established field athlete, Dan was overwhelmed about the news. He said,
“What an amazing feeling to be selected to represent Great Britain in London. It has been a long wait to be confirmed as part of this great team, especially when the nerves kicked in! It felt like I was waiting to hear if I was selected for my first games not my fifth. Thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far”.
Sarah Marl, Marketing and Communications Manager at EFDS commented,
“We are proud to have a champion in our team. Not many athletes can say they have competed in five Games! Balancing a heavy sport and work schedule is always tasking for any athlete, but we are so happy to support Dan in fulfilling his dream”.
You can read more about Dan's sporting road to success through his blog.
Take a look at his career so far:
EPC European Games
2003 Assen – Discus - Gold (WR) – Shot - Bronze.
2005 Espoo –Discus – Bronze
Commonwealth Games
2010 Delhi – Silver - Shot
Paralympic World Cup
2007 Gold
2008 Gold
2009 Gold
13 International Games, 14 medals, 9 personal bests
4 Official World Records
4 Paralympic Games- 3 medals
1996 Atlanta – Bronze - Shot
2000 Sydney – Bronze - Discus
2004 – Silver - Discus
2008 Beijing – (Don’t ask him!)
4 IPC World Games
1998 Birmingham – Silver - Shot
2002 Lille – Silver – Shot. Bronze - Discus
2006 Assen – Silver – Discus. Silver - Shot
2011 Christchurch – Silver- Shot
CP ISRA World Games
2001 Nottingham – Gold – Shot. Gold- Discus
2005 Connecticut – gold – Shot. Silver- Discus
The EFDS is the national sports body for disabled people in England. As the strategic lead organisation, EFDS champions opportunities for disabled people to enjoy sport, supporting the sport and physical activity sectors to be more inclusive. EFDS’s principal aim is to increase participation in sport and physical activity for disabled people. Working with partners, including Sport England and National Governing Bodies of sport, EFDS aim to give disabled people a more positive and memorable experience.
The registered charity represents a variety of sport and disability bodies as part of the governance- including the national disability sports organisations (NDSOs). EFDS has an important influencing role alongside advocating sport and physical activity for disabled people.