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Tanni Grey-Thompson
Eleven-time Paralympic champion whose public work connects disability, access and sport.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Eleven-time Paralympic champion whose public work connects disability, access and sport.
Carys Davina "Tanni" Grey-Thompson, Baroness Grey-Thompson, (née Grey; born 26 July 1969) is a British life peer, television presenter and former wheelchair racer.
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Achievements and distinctions
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Eleven-time Paralympic champion whose public work connects disability, access and sport.
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Paralympic gold medal
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Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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BBC 100 Women
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honorary doctorate
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award
Career and education
Leadership and official positions
member of the House of Lords · non-executive director
Education
Loughborough University · St Cyres Comprehensive School
Major competitions and events
2004 Summer Paralympics · 2000 Summer Paralympics · 1996 Summer Paralympics · 1992 Summer Paralympics · 1988 Summer Paralympics
iintroo coverage · 4 reports
News and developments
Athletics · Archive ·
Tanni Grey-Thompson wins women's 100 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics
Tanni Grey-Thompson took gold in the women's 100 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Great Britain, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
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Tanni Grey-Thompson wins women's 200 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics
Tanni Grey-Thompson took gold in the women's 200 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Great Britain, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
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Tanni Grey-Thompson wins women's 400 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics
Tanni Grey-Thompson took gold in the women's 400 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Great Britain, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
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Tanni Grey-Thompson wins women's 800 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics
Tanni Grey-Thompson took gold in the women's 800 m t53 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Great Britain, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
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