Mel Clarke

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Mel Clarke
  • Residence: Norwich, Norfolk
  • DOB: 02 September 1982
  • Disability:Paraplegic
  • Region: East of England
  • Home Town: Norwich
  • Club: Taverham Archers
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Career highlights

2009 Team World Championships: Gold
Multiple world record holder
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games: Bronze
2007 Team World Championships: Gold
2005 World Champion
2003 1st disabled archer in Europe to compete on National able bodied team
2002 European Championships: Gold



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What is your sporting ambition?
To be the best I can be
What was your inspiration to take up your sport?
Something I could do from a wheelchair on my own, and something that I was REALLY bad at when I started – bit was great fun. A good outdoor ‘summer activity’ (initially!) with a fun bunch of people!
What are your interests outside of sport?
Art, craft, making things, playing saxophone, music, scary DVD’s, spending time with family, friends and pets. Also sporting ambassador for Norfolk so enjoy attending presentations/talks/meeting young and aspiring athletes etc through that.
In your mind, what's the most memorable moment of past Olympics/Paralympics?
The Beijing 2008 Paralympics was my first and only games (so far!) Apart from winning my medal/ceremony etc – FAIRLY high up on memorable events! Got to say the opening ceremony – 90+ thousand people there and amazing experience and atmosphere!
What three words best describe you?
Determined, Committed, Dedicated
Who should light the flame for London 2012?
Sir Steve Redgrave
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