Felix Barrow (born 18 August 2004) is a British Para-cyclist.
_(cropped).jpg) Barrow during the 2024 World Championships | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | British | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | 18 August 2004 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Para-cycling | |||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | T2 | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life
editGrowing up, Barrow was a swimmer and triathlete for the Chapel TriStars junior triathlon club.[1]
Career
editBarrow made his international debut for Great Britain at the 2023 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships and won a bronze medal in the time trial T2 event.[2][3] He again represented Great Britain at the 2024 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships and won a gold medal in the time trial T2 event with a time of 16:28.66, finishing 34.84 seconds ahead of silver medalist Tim Celen.[4]
Personal life
editIn October 2015 Barrow was hit by a car while walking to Swanmore College. His injuries included a broken leg and a dislocated elbow, knee and ankle, and a traumatic brain injury which affects his speech.[5] He was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital and spent four weeks in the intensive care unit in an induced coma, followed by four weeks in the high-dependency unit.[6]
References
edit- ^ "From recovery to racing". britishtriathlon.org. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Sutcliffe, Steve (9 August 2023). "Cycling World Championships 2023: Emma Finucane claims first major title with gold in women's sprint". bbc.com. BBC. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Rainbow delight for Ferguson, Brown and Barrow in GB medal haul at 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships". britishcycling.org. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "GB's Ferguson, Barrow and Brown win world titles". bbc.com. BBC. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Bouchard, Adele (10 August 2022). "Swanmore athlete Felix Barrow makes miracle recovery, after life-threatening injuries, representing Team GB in the Para-Cycling Road World Championships". Hampshire Chronicle. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "GB Para Cycling Athlete Inspires Horizon's Group Exercise Classes". horizonlc.com. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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