Ben Quilter

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Ben Quilter
  • Residence: Dartford
  • Disability:Visually impaired
  • Region: South East England
  • Home Town: Brighton
  • Club: Brighton Judo Club/ Dartford Judo Club
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Career highlights
2009 European Championships: Silver
2008 Paralympic Games: 5th
2007 European Championships: Silver
2006 World Championships: 5th
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What is your sporting ambition?
To win gold at the London 2012 Paralympics in front of a home crowd.
What was your inspiration to take up your sport?
I became involved in judo because my brother and other friends were competing in the sport and I didn’t want to miss out.
What are your interests outside of sport?
I am studying for a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Physiology and I enjoy socialising with friends and learning to play the piano.
In your mind, what's the most memorable moment of past Olympics/Paralympics?
When Kelly Holmes won double gold in the Athens 2004 Olympics after years of injury and disappointment
What three words best describe you?
Funny, determined, motivated
Who should light the flame for London 2012?
The Queen
If you were a character from a film, who would you be and why?
James Bond because there is never a dull moment in the life of that spy.
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