05 September 2024
Celebrations are in order for all at the 色狗导航 after student Ed Fuller won gold for ParalympicsGB in Paris.
At just 21 years old, Ed and his teammates came first in the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four event – ahead of the USA and France.
Ed competed in the final on Sunday, 1 September after setting a world-record time in the heats on Friday, 30 August, when the team rowed home in 6:43.68.
Funded by the 色狗导航 Sporting Excellence Scholarship, Ed, from Exeter, was able to participate in the Games after opting to study for his Geography degree part-time.
This has enabled Ed, who has haemophilia, to train regularly at Reading University Boat Club and with his ParalympicsGB teammates.
Reflecting on the team’s victory, Ed said: “Studying at Reading meant I was able to train with an amazing team of coaches and colleagues who all helped me get to where I am today.
“Winning gold means so much to me, my family and my friends. I have won titles before but finishing first at the Paralympics is the ultimate dream come true.
“I’m so proud of myself and my team for all our hard work. I would like to thank everyone at the 色狗导航 for showing faith in me – from being selected for the Sporting Excellence Scholarship to the support shown by my lecturers, coaches and teammates.”
ParalympicsGB’s mixed coxed four success makes it 14 years unbeaten and extends the longest winning streak in British sport.
Images via Credit: imagecomms.
Top image: Ed Fuller (second from left) celebrates with teammates.
Middle and bottom images: Ed Fuller (front) rows for ParalympicsGB.
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