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David Hill

Paralympic Triathlete

  • About David
    Growing up by the sea, David learned to swim early on, and despite being born with no forearm, was earning swimming badges by age 3. At 15, he became Team GB’s youngest athlete to reach the 100m Backstroke final at the 2004 Athens Paralympics. In 2012, he took up triathlon and reached 4th place at the 2013 World Championships.
  • David's motto
    "There's no such word as can't"
  • Did you know?
    David would most like to meet Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean!)
  • What next?
    Show this video to the children at least 2 weeks before your visit to introduce the event.

“The event was absolutely amazing. The children were captivated by David and I thought the assembly which he gave at the end was very inspiring for all the children; they asked some great questions with a brilliant response from David.”