Danny Crates

About

Paralympic track and field athlete who won a gold medal at the 2004 Paralympic Games in the 800 meter event.

Before Fame

He lost his arm in a car crash in 1994, but it did not slow down his love for athletics.

Trivia

At his first Paralympics in 2000, he won a bronze medal in the 400 meter race.

Family Life

He was born in Orsett, Essex.

Associated With

He was one of Great Britain's flag bearers for the 2008 Olympics, along with notable figures such as Konnie Huq.