Felix Barrow (born 18 August 2004) is a British Para-cyclist.

Felix Barrow
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (2004-08-18) 18 August 2004 (age 20)
Sport
SportPara-cycling
Disability classT2
Medal record
Men's para-cycling
Representing  Great Britain
Road World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Zurich Time trial T2
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Glasgow Time trial T2

Early life

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Growing up, Barrow was a swimmer and triathlete for the Chapel TriStars junior triathlon club.[1]

Career

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Barrow made his international debut for Great Britain at the 2023 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships and won a bronze medal in the time trial T2 event.[2][3] He again represented Great Britain at the 2024 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships and won a gold medal in the time trial T2 event with a time of 16:28.66, finishing 34.84 seconds ahead of silver medalist Tim Celen.[4]

Personal life

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In October 2015 Barrow was hit by a car while walking to Swanmore College. His injuries included a broken leg and a dislocated elbow, knee and ankle, and a traumatic brain injury which affects his speech.[5] He was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital and spent four weeks in the intensive care unit in an induced coma, followed by four weeks in the high-dependency unit.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "From recovery to racing". britishtriathlon.org. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  2. ^ Sutcliffe, Steve (9 August 2023). "Cycling World Championships 2023: Emma Finucane claims first major title with gold in women's sprint". bbc.com. BBC. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Rainbow delight for Ferguson, Brown and Barrow in GB medal haul at 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships". britishcycling.org. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  4. ^ "GB's Ferguson, Barrow and Brown win world titles". bbc.com. BBC. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  5. ^ Bouchard, Adele (10 August 2022). "Swanmore athlete Felix Barrow makes miracle recovery, after life-threatening injuries, representing Team GB in the Para-Cycling Road World Championships". Hampshire Chronicle. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  6. ^ "GB Para Cycling Athlete Inspires Horizon's Group Exercise Classes". horizonlc.com. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.