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Biography

Helene has had her disability since 2001 and starting rowing in summer 2005. She is presently the World Champion and World Record Holder for Women’s Arms Only Single Scull. Helene has a degree in Medical Biochemistry but has put her career in public health on hold while she is competing. Helene currently works part time for the Youth Sport Trust on the Sky Sports Living for Sports Programme. Using her story about her journey through sport, she works to inspire young people to have aims, aspirations & dream to achieve in life.

Helene 4 Wrc2006 27 1401

Achievements

Paralympic Gold Medalist - Beijing 2008
Winner of the first ever Paralympic Rowing Gold Medal
World Record Holder
World Champion 2006 World Championships
British Record holder both on water and indoor championships
Guildford Disability Athlete of the year 2006
Hampshire & IOW Disability Sports Personality of the year 2006 & 2007
BBC South Sports Women of the Year 2006
Adaptive Rowing Athlete Representative
Great Britain Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team 03-06 (2 silver Paralympic World Cup medals)

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