Occupation
Athlete
Spoken languages
English
Club
Tolworth Gymnastics Club [England]
Coach
Simon Gale [club] (gymnasticsireland.com, 14 Mar 2016)
International senior debut
2011 for Ireland, World Cup in Tokyo, Japan (nytimes.com, 26 July 2012)
Injuries
He ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee in 2008 before doing the same to his left knee a year later. (sportsnewsireland.com, 10 Jan 2012)
In 2003 he suffered a training accident in which he hit his head on the high bar resulting in major damage to his nervous system. The injuries left him wheelchair bound for nearly three years. (sportsnewsireland.com, 10 Jan 2012)
Start sporting career
He took up gymnastics at age eight. (nytimes.com, 26 July 2012)
Reason for taking up the sport
"I think it's probably just in my blood. I was just born to do this." (nytimes.com, 26 July 2012)
Additional information
General
TUMOUR
At age 11 he underwent surgery to remove a tumour from his left leg. Complications in the surgery left him with severe nerve damage and he was unable to walk for nearly a year. (sportsnewsireland.com, 10 Jan 2012)
FROM ENGLAND TO IRELAND
He was born in Croydon, England, but is eligible to compete for Ireland as both his parents are Irish. (sportsnewsireland.com, 10 Jan 2012)
Last update : 2016-09-23
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