Stefanie Reid

Who is Stefanie Reid?

Stefanie Reid is a track and field Paralympian who competes for Great Britain, competing mainly in category T44 sprint events.

Born in New Zealand to British parents, the family moved to Toronto, Canada when she was aged 4. Reid lost her right foot in a boating accident, aged 16; her life was saved by a surgeon in Toronto who managed to stem the blood flow through amputation.

Sports loving before the accident, she played rugby union, but encountered difficulties after her amputation with referees who felt the artificial leg could injure other players. Deciding to concentrate on her studies, she gained a full scholarship to Queen's University to study biochemistry. After joining the campus track and field team, three years later she competed at the World Championships.

Competing for Canada in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China, she won a bronze medal in the women's 200 metres - T44 event, went out in the first round of the women's 100 metres - T44 event and finished fifth in the women's Long jump - F44 event. She switched allegiance to Great Britain at the start of 2010.