What is Tanni Grey-Thompson real name?

Carys Davina Grey-Thompson
Carys Davina Grey-Thompson, Baroness Grey-Thompson, DBE, DL (born 26 July 1969), known as Tanni Grey-Thompson, is a Welsh politician, television presenter and former wheelchair racer.

Is Tanni Grey-Thompson still Dame?

One of Britain’s greatest Paralympic athletes, Tanni, amassed a remarkable medal haul over 16 years and five Paralympic Games of 11 gold, 4 silver and a bronze. In 2005 she became ‘Dame’ Tanni Grey-Thompson for her services to sport.

What does Tanni Grey-Thompson do?

Television presenter
PoliticianTrack and field athlete
Tanni Grey-Thompson/Professions

What is Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson famous?

Tanni Grey-Thompson has been called Great Britain’s greatest ever Paralympian. Her career as a wheelchair racer spanned more than 16 years with 16 Paralympic medals (11 gold, 4 silver and a bronze) across five Paralympic Games (Seoul 1988 to Athens 2004).

Has Tanni GREY-Thompson got children?

Carys Thompson
Tanni Grey-Thompson/Children

Can Tanni GREY-Thompson speak Welsh?

She’s a Welsh learner and also presented the last series of The Big Welsh Challenge. Where do you come from?

Who is Tanni GREY Thompson husband?

Ian Thompsonm. 1999
Tanni Grey-Thompson/Husband
Tanni & Ian Tanni Grey and Ian Thompson met in 1987 as members of the national wheelchair racing squad. They married on 1st May 1999 at St John’s Church, Cardiff.

Is Tanni GREY Thompson husband disabled?

Tanni Grey-Thompson’s husband is Ian Thompson, a research chemist and former wheelchair athlete himself. Tanni and Ian met in 1987 as members of the national wheelchair racing squad.

Is Tanni GREY-Thompson husband disabled?

What is Kadeena Cox’s disability?

A sprinter from an early age, Kadeena Cox entered Para athletics in 2015 after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In her first international competition, Cox won T37 100m gold at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Who is Tanni GREY-Thompson husband?

How many medals Grey-Thompson won in her career?

A hugely respected athlete, Tanni Grey-Thompson has become a global ambassador for disability sport. She won 11 Paralympic gold medals and won the London Marathon six times in her career.

Who is Tanni Grey and what does she do?

Carys Davina Grey. Carys Davina Grey-Thompson, Baroness Grey-Thompson, DBE, DL (born 26 July 1969), known as Tanni Grey-Thompson, is a Welsh politician, television presenter and former wheelchair racer.

Where does Carys Davina Grey and Tanni Grey live?

They live at Eaglescliffe, Stockton-On-Tees; they have one daughter. She was christened Carys Davina Grey, but her sister referred to her as “tiny” when she first saw her, pronouncing it “tanni”; the nickname stuck.

Who are Tanni Grey and Ian Thompson married to?

Personal life. She is married to Ian Thompson, a research chemist and former wheelchair athlete. They live at Eaglescliffe, County Durham; they have one daughter. She was christened Carys Davina Grey, but her sister referred to her as “tiny” when she first saw her, pronouncing it “tanni”; the nickname stuck.