Ross Wilson (table tennis)

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Ross Wilson (born 5 June 1995) is a British paralympic table tennis player.[1]

NationalityBritish
Born (1995-06-05) 5 June 1995 (age 30)
CountryGreat Britain
SportTable tennis
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Ross Wilson
Wilson after winning his 2012 Paralympic bronze
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1995-06-05) 5 June 1995 (age 30)
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportTable tennis
Event
Class 8
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2012
Medal record
Men's table tennis
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2012 LondonTeam – Class 6–8
Bronze medal – third place2016 Rio de JaneiroTeam – Class C6–8
Bronze medal – third place2020 TokyoTeam – Class 8
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2015 VejleMen's team – Class 8
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Gold CoastSingles – Class 6–10
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He competed at the 2011 European Championships in Split, Croatia, winning silver and gained another silver medal at the 2011 Bayreuth Open, Bayreuth, Germany, competing in the men's singles class 8. He has also been a two-time national doubles champion in non-disabled competition. In the 2012 Summer Paralympics he won a bronze medal in the men's team class 6–8.[2]

Personal life

Wilson was born in Minster, Kent. He has a genetic condition that affects his bones and their growth.[1]

References

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