Paralympic gold medallist and wheelchair rugby champion Aaron Phipps MBE is set to deliver a free motivational talk at the University of Stirling.
Phipps, who represented Great Britain at three Paralympic Games, will share his experiences of overcoming adversity, adapting to unexpected challenges and setting ambitious goals.
After contracting meningitis at the age of 15, Phipps lost both legs and some of his fingers. However, he went on to achieve success in wheelchair rugby, winning Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020.
Away from the court, he also became the first disabled person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro unassisted.
Phipps was also appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to wheelchair rugby.
The talk will explore themes of resilience, embracing opportunities and pushing beyond perceived limitations, with Phipps reflecting on the experiences that have shaped his journey.
Students are able to register for free through the UoS Sport app by selecting ‘Student’ and then ‘Wellbeing and events timetable’.
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