ZAC SHAW - PARA ATHLETE

Biography:

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Zac is a visually impaired Para-Athlete for Great Britain. When Zac was 12 he was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition called Stargardt’s Disease which affects his central vision. Despite this Zac chose to have a positive outlook and took up para sport. In 2015 Zac made his GB debut at the World Championships where he finished 6th in the 100M & 200M final. In the past 3 years Zac has made 2 World Championships, 2 European Championships & The Commonwealth Games, showing his consistency at the top level. 

Major Achievements:

2018 European Championships 4x100M Gold

2015 World Championships 6th 100M & 200M

2016 European Championships 100M 7th 200M 5th

2017 World Championships 100M & 200M 7th

2018 Commonwealth Games 5th

2016 & 2017 100M BUCS Gold

2014 UK School Games Silver

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T12 100M & 200M British Record

Stats:

Height 175CM

Weight 70KG

Age: 23 

Coach : Leon Baptiste

Birthplace: Grimsby

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Interests:

 Football and Music

Follow Zac:

Twitter: @shawzac

Instagram: @shawzac

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