Bill Toomey

Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.

Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.

The East Germans first used biomechanics. This meant that rather than guessing about technique and form, they could apply changes to athletic performance based on science.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

It is so important that our federation stands by our athletes.

For me, I never ever felt the ownership or any identity with any community of disabilities. I didn't grow up being told that I was a disabled child.