Ben Rushgrove won a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games!
Sport: Athletics (100/200m)
Date of Birth: 23 February 1988
What is your greatest sporting achievement to date?
Breaking the world record for the 200m, winning the bronze medal at the World Championships in the 200m, breaking the European record for 100m and winning a silver medal in the 100m (T36) at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
How did you first get into Athletics?
Through school – my PE teacher introduced me to athletics after watching me running round the school.
What is a ‘typical’ day for you?
At the moment, because of Beijing, my races are in the morning so I’m getting up around 6:00am. When the university term starts I’ll be attending lectures, writing coursework and dissertations, as well as fitting in physio and other things. The majority of my training is done in the evening, normally for two to three hours, before arriving home about 8:00pm. Then I cook, eat and sleep.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time I relax by watching films and TV, as well as hanging out
with my mates. Often I go for a meal with some of my training partners.
What music do you like listening to?
I’m not a huge fan of any music. If pressured it would probably be Queen.
