Human Interest |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
He has always been interested in athletics as several members of his family are involved in the sport. He competed throughout school and was admired for his athletic ability. |
General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt. (Athlete, 23 Oct 2015) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up the sport in 1995 at Moneague Primary School in Jamaica. |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Oney [because he only has one arm]. (Athlete, 08 Oct 2010) |
International Debut |
Year |
2010 |
Competing for |
Jamaica |
Impairment Information |
Type of Impairment |
Limb deficiency |
General Interest |
Impairment |
His left arm was amputated below the elbow due to underdevelopment. (Athlete, 23 Oct 2015; jamaicaobserver.com, 22 Aug 2012) |
Impairment Information |
Origin of Impairment |
Congenital |
Classification |
T47 |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
He was flag bearer for Jamaica at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (myinfo.rio2016.com, 06 Sep 2016)
He received a sporting achievement award from the RJR Sports Foundation in recognition of his performance at the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto, ON, Canada. (jamaicaobserver.com, 15 Jan 2016) |