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World and European Champion

Faye McClelland
Name Faye McClelland
Sex

Female

DOB 03 Nov 1979 (age 32)
Hometown Lewes, East Sussex
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World Champion, Faye, is currently coached by Glenn Cook. She won the TRI4 event at Hyde Park in 2009 and 2010. The 2009 event was her first Paratriathlon event. She had competed in able-bodied events previous to that, having taken up the sport only recently.

What's you're sports background?
I didn't come from a competitive sports background. However, I've always enjoyed many active hobbies growing up, including gymnastics, dance, swimming, ice skating and sea ranging to name just a few.

I understand you are currently at University, what are you studying?
I am in my first year of a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy at Brighton University (course started September 2010)
 
Which sports clubs do you currently train with?
I am a member of Brighton Phoenix Trathlon club, and traini with Bodyworks XTC in Eastbourne. 

You started out competing in able bodied races, what persuaded you to do Paratriathlon?
When I first joined Brighton Phoenix Triathlon Club, I met another triathlete who also had a disability. He introduced me to the sport and gave me much encouragement to take part.

Do you have a role model in sport, if so who and why?
It's hard to say, as there are many inspirational athletes that I look up to, including my fellow Paratriathletes.  However, if I had to choose one, it would be Tanni Grey-Thompson. She has persistently shown sheer determination and self belief to triumph in five Paralympic games, not forgetting repeatedly winning the wheelchair London Marathon a total of six times.

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