Richard Whitehead (athlete)
Richard Whitehead with his Paralympic Gold medal at the Our Greatest Team Parade | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 19 July 1976 Nottingham |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Sport | Running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | 2012 London 200m – 24.38s (WR) |
Medal record | |
Richard Whitehead MBE (born 19 July 1976) is a British athlete. He runs with prosthetic legs, as he has a double through-knee congenital amputation. He has set world records for athletes with a double amputation, in both the full and half marathon.