Leon Rattigan

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Leon Rattigan
  • Residence: Manchester
  • Region: South West England
  • Home Town: Bristol
  • Club: National Training Centre Manchester
  • Website: http://www.facebook.com/animal2012
  • My Status: On Training Camp getting ready for World Championship in Moscow
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Career highlights
2009 European Championships: 7th Place
2009 World Championships: 11th
2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament: 5th
2008/2009 GB Wrestler of the Year
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What is your sporting ambition?
I hope to keep improving and get a medal at 2010 Commonwealth Games and win a medal in the London 2012 Olympics.
What was your inspiration to take up your sport?
My coach saw my physic and knew I could be a good wrestler. He told me to give it a go and I have been wrestling ever since.
What are your interests outside of sport?
I like to read, watch films at the cinema and spend time with friends and family.
In your mind, what's the most memorable moment of past Olympics/Paralympics?
For me it was when I was in the stadium at Beijing 2008 Olympics and the USA 55kg wrestler won the gold medal. It told me it doesn’t matter where you are from in the world its how hard you work.
What three words best describe you?
Honest, Hard working, Determined
Who should light the flame for London 2012?
Kelly homes should if was a none British athlete i would have to go with usain bolt
If you were a character from a film, who would you be and why?
Hulk because I’m big and strong and enjoy throwing people around.lol
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