John Stewart Walker, MBE[1] (born 5 September 1974) is a disabled British archer. He won the 2 gold medals in the men's W1 individual compound and the mixed team compound W1 at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.[2][3] He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to archery.[1]

John Walker
Personal information
Born5 September 1974 (1974-09-05) (age 50)
Medal record
Men's archery
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Men's W1 individual compound
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Mixed team compound W1

Following a motorcycle accident in 2011, Walker sustained spinal cord injuries that left him with a partially paralysed right arm and multiple injuries. As a result, Walker uses a wheelchair.[4]

Walker retired from archery in 2019 following a shoulder injury.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "New Year's Honours list 2017" (PDF). Gov.uk. Government Digital Service. 30 December 2016. p. 89. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  2. ^ "John Walker". www.archerygb.org. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Rio Paralympics 2016: Newport archer John Walker wins gold three years after taking up the sport". Shropshire Star. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ^ "John Walker - Shooting | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  5. ^ "John Walker retires from archery". Archery GB. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2021.