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Danny Crates
Danny Crates
Danny Crates
Friday 9th July 2021
Paralympic Gold Medallist Danny Crates shares his journey from a life-changing accident to athletic triumph on 'What Doesn't Kill Us'.
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Get the buttons here!Danny Crates: From Life-Altering Accident to Paralympic Glory
For me, it's always: it's just being about being the best version of yourself you can be, and whatever you do, it doesn't have to be being number one in the world, it's just.
Imagine waking up one day to find your life changed forever. That's exactly what happened to Danny Crates, who lost his right arm in a devastating car accident at the age of 21. In this episode of 'What Doesn't Kill Us', Danny shares his incredible journey from that fateful day to becoming a Paralympic gold medalist. Before the accident, Danny was just an engineer on a gap year in Australia, saving up for his flight back home to the UK.
Little did he know, a horrific crash would set him on a completely different path. Instead of succumbing to despair, Danny turned to sports as a lifeline. He discovered Para-Athletics and found his true calling. Despite narrowly missing out on first place at the Sydney Paralympics in 2000 by just 0.22 seconds, Danny's determination never wavered. Four years later, he clinched gold in the 800m sprint at the Athens Games. But his story doesn't end there.
Danny opens up about the pressures faced by top athletes, his transition to life after competitive sports, and offers invaluable advice for anyone facing their own battles. His tale is a powerful reminder that resilience and perseverance can turn even the darkest moments into opportunities for greatness.