Danny Crates

Danny Crates competed in T46 (arm amputee) running events, representing Britain at the 2000 Sydney Summer Paralympics, winning the bronze medal in the 400m sprint; and at the 2004 Athens Summer Paralympics where he won gold in the 800m

Danny talks about transitioning from able-bodied rugby to amputee running

Danny's interview about middle distance running

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