Disability, whether as a private or a public-policy issue, is the subject on which I receive by far the most correspondence. It… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Far Copy Share Image
In the past, I admit, I have not been a strong supporter of our top footballers, who seem to get paid a… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Good Copy Share Image
What the country, what the media wants to see is medals. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Country Copy Share Image
Volunteering is about doing good things - good things for good causes, and good things for good volunteers. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Doing good Copy Share Image
Over the years, the Government has made several pledges to put accessibility at the forefront of the travel agenda - but nothing… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Change Copy Share Image
My parents named me Carys but when my elder sister, Sian, tried to say 'tiny' it came out as Tanni and the… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Me Copy Share Image
I've been told I was brave, or that I challenged adversity. Growing up in a middle-class family in Cardiff didn't feel that… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Adversity Copy Share Image
At school I was sent for an IQ test every year to check that I was able to stay in mainstream education. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Education Copy Share Image
Legacy means so many things: accessible venues, transport, better awareness in schools, and a wonderful event which establishes healthy lives for another… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Awareness Copy Share Image
As a wheelchair user and a frequent traveller, of course I have my own collection of horror stories. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Collection Copy Share Image
The Paralympics defined my life, but they also reach into homes across the nation, redefining public perception of what's possible. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Life Copy Share Image
Competition motivates female athletes to keep pushing themselves when sensible people would be sitting down and putting their feet up. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Competition Copy Share Image
My parents were amazing because they just did not tolerate discrimination and way before we talked about medical model or inclusion or… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Amazing Copy Share Image
The general public does not really understand what athletes do away from competition time. They know there will be some exertion involved,… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Competition Copy Share Image
I really like dyeing my hair. My mum let me dye it orange when I was six, with one of those wash-in,… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Change Copy Share Image
I'm not sure the public is always able to differentiate between someone who's terminally ill and someone who's disabled. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Always Copy Share Image
Encouraging young people to integrate themselves with their peers, overcome prejudices, and seek out positive activities that will better not only their… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Better Copy Share Image
No one should be expected to do more than they can remember, which for me would be about five things at a… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Lists Copy Share Image
All sports are based on good timing, and this is critical for sportswomen who are considering pregnancy. One of the most important… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Bad Copy Share Image
My parents felt physical activity was massively important for me to be able to have an independent life - I needed to… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Climb Copy Share Image
I think athletes need to be better at portraying themselves and promoting themselves. You can't just sit and wait for the media… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Better Copy Share Image
I've had years of people talking about the 'real,' 'normal' or 'proper' Games when they meant the Olympics, and 'the other Olympics'… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Normal Copy Share Image
If sport had not been possible, I would have studied to be a lawyer. — Tanni Grey-Thompson Been Copy Share Image
I'm always glued to the Tour de France, with cycling being close to wheelchair racing in terms of technology and how we… — Tanni Grey-Thompson Always Copy Share Image
