Kylie Grimes

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Kylie Grimes (born 7 December 1987)^[1] is one of two women, the other being Bieke Ketelbuters of the Belgian team,^[2]^[3] competing on Wheelchair rugby teams at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. Kylie Grimes became disabled after a diving accident at a friend's swimming pool. She unsuccessfully sued over the matter.^[4] Grimes began playing Wheelchair rugby in 2008. She trains 12 hours a week and loves horses.^[5] She considers herself positive and was surprised to be on the British team.^[6]

References

↑ IPC bio
↑ Canberra Times
↑ Reuters
↑ Daily Mail
↑ Channel 4 interview
↑ Sydney Morning Herald

v t e 2012 Paralympic Games Great Britain wheelchair rugby squad

Squad	Anthony Barrow Brown (captain) Coggan Grimes Hussain Kerr Morrison Pearson Phipps Sehmi

Coach	O'Connor

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Name	Grimes, Kylie
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Short description	Paralympic wheelchair rugby player
Date of birth	7 December 1987
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