Paralympic rowing champion and one of sport's most remarkable stories — David Smith had been told he would never walk unaided after a motorbike accident at 18. He went on to win gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016 in the mixed coxed four. His determination defied medical expectations and his advocacy for disability sport helped transform how Britain viewed Paralympic athletes.
David Smith is a British para-rower and multiple Paralympic gold medallist, one of Britain's most successful Paralympians. His exceptional power and technical ability in the adaptive rowing events have produced championship victories at multiple Paralympic Games and World Championships. His dedication and performance excellence have made him one of British parasport's finest ambassadors.