Kylie Grimes

Kylie Grimes is a British wheelchair rugby player, born on February 23, 1987, in Farnham, Surrey. She is widely recognized as a top competitor in the sport. Grimes began her professional career with the Frensham Falcons and later joined the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby team.

Grimes is known for her speed, strength, and strategic ability. She has received numerous individual recognitions and was part of the team that won the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Off the field, Grimes is also recognized for her advocacy work, raising awareness and pushing for more inclusivity in sports.

Frensham Falcons

• Youth and Early Career: Grimes was born and raised in Farnham and joined the Frensham Falcons, a local wheelchair rugby team. She made her debut in 2008.

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby

• Early Success: Grimes joined the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby team in 2010. She quickly proved herself as a key player, contributing to the team's success in various international competitions.
• Paralympic Games: Grimes has competed in three Paralympic Games, with her team winning bronze in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Great Britain National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for Great Britain in 2010.

Achievements:

• Paralympics: Bronze medal in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
• Grimes is one of the most recognized players in the British team and has competed in multiple international competitions.

• Position: Primarily an attacker, but also excels in defensive strategies.
• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, strength, and strategic ability. Grimes is celebrated for her versatility and ability to read the game.

• Family: Grimes keeps her personal life private, focusing on her career and advocacy work.
• Advocacy: Grimes is a vocal advocate for inclusivity in sports and has worked with various organizations to promote wheelchair sports.

• Kylie Grimes is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous contributions to wheelchair rugby but also for her advocacy work, pushing for more inclusivity in sports. Her impact on the sport and her status as a role model extend beyond the pitch, inspiring countless individuals around the world.

Paralympic Medal:

• Bronze in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Recognition:

• One of the top players in British wheelchair rugby

Books

• There are no known books written specifically about Kylie Grimes' career. However, she has been featured in several books about wheelchair rugby and the Paralympics.

Websites

• Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby: Information about Kylie Grimes’ career and achievements. Available at: https://gbwr.org.uk
• Paralympics: Details about Grimes’ career at the Paralympics. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org

Articles

• BBC Sport: Kylie Grimes: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/disability-sport/58081372
• The Guardian: Kylie Grimes’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/kylie-grimes

Interviews and Documentaries

• Various interviews and features on Kylie Grimes, covering different aspects of her career, are available on sports channels and online platforms such as YouTube.