ZAC SHAW - PARA ATHLETE



Biography:
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
T12 100M & 200M British Record
Stats:
Height 175CM
Weight 70KG
Age: 23
Coach : Leon Baptiste
Birthplace: Grimsby
Interests:
Football and Music
Follow Zac:
Twitter: @shawzac
Instagram: @shawzac
