World Wheelchair Rugby

Tokyo 2020 countdown get to know… Jamie Stead, Team GB

Paralympic Experience

  • Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, 5th place

World Championship Experience

  • Most recent: 2019
  • Years of participation: 2015, 2017, 2019
  • Medals: 3 Gold

BIO

As a keen sportsman, Jamie tried a number of sports before settling on wheelchair rugby.

He made his international debut at the Canada cup in 2014 and has gone on to represent GB at European and World level, returning from the European Championships in Finland with a gold medal. Jamie made his Paralympic debut at the 2016 Rio Paralympic games where he was an integral member of the team.

Jamie has continued to grow as a player and was a key part of the squad’s success defending their title at the 2017 European championships.

Aaron’s Workout playlist —

1. Zombie, Bad Wolves

2. Killing in the Name, Rage Against the Machine

3. Lose Yourself, Eminem

4. Too Many Man, Skepta

5. Come With Me, Special D

Favorite athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo  

iPhone or Android?  Android

Twitter or Instagram?  Twitter

Cats or dogs?  Dogs

Last country visited: Japan

Favorite world landmark: Christ the Redeemer

What is on their walls at home? Paint and wallpaper

Favorite superhero: Thor

Beach or mountains? Beach

Favorite Actor / Actress?  Adam Sandler

Favorite all time movie: Rocky 3

Favorite football team: Manchester United

Favorite football player: Cristiano Ronaldo

Most used App:  WhatsApp

Last App you downloaded:  OCHA

Favorite video game:   GTA 5

Favorite anime character: Ash Ketchum

Which would you rather win — a Grammy or an Oscar?  Grammy

Favorite subject in school:  Physical education

What three words describe you?  Athlete, funny, rainman

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?  If you have to ask if it’s okay it’s probably not

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