Alexandra Rickham | |
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Born | 15 Sept 1981 Kingston, Jamaica |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Paralympic Sailor |
A tetraplegic athlete, Alex became disabled as a result of a shallow diving accident. She competed in the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition in the SKUD 18 two person keelboat class. In 2011 following back to back IFDS World Championship wins she was shortlisted by the International Sailing Federation for the ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards.