For #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities we want to recognise all our incredible graduates who make an impact in their field and look back on some of their greatest achievements.
After completing her BA (Hons) in Physical Education @InspiredbyVicki returned to @leedsbeckett in 2015 as a researcher and lecturer. https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni/alumni-profiles/pre-2000/vicki-gilbert/
Vicki Gilbert - BA (Hons) Physical Education, 1995

Vicki Gilbert is a lecturer and researcher at Leeds Beckett

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni/alumni-profiles/pre-2000/vicki-gilbert/
Paralympic medal winning powerlifter @AliJawad12 studied for a BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science and is now working towards Tokyo 2020
Often found traversing the rolling hills of Yorkshire, cyclist @DavidStone108 was awarded an MBE for his incredible Paralympic career
With 14 Paralympic gold medals @DameSarahStorey is the most successful female Paralympian of all time https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/0916-leeds-beckett-athletes-make-paralympics-history/
Leeds Beckett University athletes Dame Sarah Storey, Kadeena Cox and Ali Jawad make history at...

Stunning performances gave the trio reason to celebrate during the first week of the games in Rio.

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/0916-leeds-beckett-athletes-make-paralympics-history/
Paralympic rower @VictoriaAggar graduated with a BA (Hons) in Physical Education in 2001. She is now Chair on the Board for the British Athletes Commission https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/0718-paralympic-gold-medallist-awarded-honorary-degree/
Paralympic gold medallist awarded honorary degree | Leeds Beckett University

Paralympic athlete Victoria Aggar, a former student of Leeds Beckett, has received an honorary degree from the university.

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/0718-paralympic-gold-medallist-awarded-honorary-degree/
Multiple medal winning Paralympic athlete @kad_c gained a BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2017 for her sporting excellence https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/blogs/50-years/2020/07/a-gold-standard-athlete/
A gold standard athlete - Leeds Beckett University Blogs

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/blogs/50-years/2020/07/a-gold-standard-athlete/
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