Martine Wright
Sitting volleyball player
Martine Wiltshire, MBE (first named Wright; born 30 September 1972[1]) is a British sitting volleyball player.[2]
Great Britain | |
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League | Paralympics |
Personal information | |
Born | London | 30 September 1972
Nationality | GBR |
Career information | |
College | East London |
Playing career | 2007–present |
Career highlights and awards | |
2012 BBC Sports Personality Helen Rollason Award | |
Wright was born in London. She lost both her legs because of injuries from an explosion during the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ "Martine Wiltshire". www.paralympics.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Martine Wright's London 2012 dream". Channel 4 TV. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "7/7 One day in London". www.radiotimes.co.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Martine Wright". www.guardian.co.uk. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.