Some of Team GB’s most memorable Olympic and Paralympic moments have been thanks to our incredible Welsh athletes.
We’re looking back to past Games to celebrate Welsh achievements on the world stage. Scroll down and get inspired!
Past Welsh Success at the Games
Nicknamed “The Headhunter” due to her preference for scoring via kicks to the head, Jade Jones made history at London 2012 by becoming Britain’s first taekwondo Olympic gold medallist.
Tanni Grey-Thompson won two gold medals in her last ever Paralympic Games, in Athens 2004. She won 16 Paralympic medals over the course of her amazing career.
A fresh-faced Geraint Thomas burst onto the Olympic stage in Beijing 2008, winning gold on his debut in the men’s team pursuit with Ed Clancy, Paul Manning and Bradley Wiggins!
Aled Sion Davies set a new Paralympic F42 shot put world record at Rio 2016, securing the gold for Para GB.
The golden moment of Rio 2016, where Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark triumphed in the Women’s 470 Class, winning Gold for Team GB.
David Smith celebrates his third gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, making him the most decorated British Boccia player ever!
Throwback to the last Olympic Games where Cymru’s Lauren Price took home Team GB’s final medal of Tokyo 2020!
The brilliant moment Mark Colbourne won gold at the London 2012 Paralympics, after breaking the world record in the C1 3km individual pursuit.
Find out more about all of our Welsh athletes at Paris 2024 below.
Welsh Olympic Athletes at Paris 2024
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Welsh Paralympic Athletes at Paris 2024
Let us introduce you to the Welsh athletes who will represent ParaGB at Paris 2024.
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