Martine Wright

Martine Wright
Great Britain
LeagueParalympics
Personal information
Born (1972-09-30) 30 September 1972 (age 52)
London
NationalityUnited Kingdom GBR
Career information
CollegeEast London
Playing career2007–present
Career highlights and awards
2012 BBC Sports Personality Helen Rollason Award

Martine Wiltshire, MBE (first named Wright; born 30 September 1972[1]) is a British sitting volleyball player.[2]

Wright was born in London. She lost both her legs because of injuries from an explosion during the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Martine Wiltshire". www.paralympics.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Martine Wright's London 2012 dream". Channel 4 TV. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "7/7 One day in London". www.radiotimes.co.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  4. ↑ "Martine Wright". www.guardian.co.uk. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.