Paralympics Day 1 Preview: Lee Pearson

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Lee Pearson
Equestrian
Thursday 30 August 2012 at 9:26am

Lee Pearson (centre) and members of Great Britain's Paralympic Team make their way out during last night's Opening Ceremony Credit: PA

Name: Lee Pearson

Event: Equestrian Mixed Team Test - Grade Ib

Born: Cheddleton, Staffordshire

Trains: Cheddleton, Staffordshire

One of Team GB’s most high profile athletes. He has won every event at every Paralympics he has ever entered. That makes him a nine times paralympic gold medalist. This is the first of 3 events for Lee in London 2012. The Equestrian mixed team 1b finals get underway at 14:00.**