Strathpeffer cyclist Fin Graham named in Great Britain squad for Paralympic Games in Paris
Fin Graham will be competing at his second Paralympic Games this summer after the Team GB squad was confirmed.
The 24-year-old won two silver medals last time around at Tokyo, when he was the youngest member of the British squad, having briefly held the world record in the men’s C3 individual pursuit before being beaten by teammate Jaco van Gass.
Having since won multiple world title across track and field though, Graham will expect to be back in medal contention if not challenging for Paralympic gold in Paris this summer.
The Strathpeffer native will be competing in a number of events again this time around, namely the C3 individual pursuit, mixed team sprint, C3 time-trial and C1-3 road race.
He will be joined in Team GB’s C3 class by Reading’s van Gass and Glossop’s Ben Watson, who each have a slightly different programme to look forward to in Paris.
“Such an honour to say that I have been selected for (Team GB) for Paris 2024,” Graham wrote on social media.
“To be selected for one Games was a dream come true, so it’s hard to put into words how this one feels especially as friends and family will be able to come and watch this time!”
Performance Director for the Great Britain Cycling Team, Stephen Park CBE said: “I am incredibly excited for every one of the 23 riders that have been selected to represent ParalympicsGB this summer in Paris.
“We are blessed with so much incredible talent across the programme, so just being selected is an incredible achievement that each athlete should be proud of.
“The strength and depth across our team is unmatched. We have Dame Sarah Storey and Jody Cundy competing at their ninth and eighth Games respectively, plus new talent including Archie Atkinson and Lizzie Jordan who are ready to show the world what they can achieve.
“ParalympicsGB has a strong history of cycling success at the Paralympic Games and I am confident that this Games will continue that trend of medal-winning performances to hopefully inspire those watching at home to get on a bike and find the joy of cycling.”
Penny Briscoe, Chef de Mission for ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024 said: “I’m delighted to be able to welcome such a stellar group of athletes to the ParalympicsGB team for Paris 2024.
“Our cycling squads have a proven track record of success on the international stage and I have no doubt they will do us proud once again this summer.”
Track cycling events at the Paralympics will begin on August 29, with the road events due to begin on September 4.
