Background Infomation
Due to an injury at birth, I have limited use of my left arm. However, my disability has not stopped me from achieving my goals.
From age 14-21, I swam for Great Britain's Paralympic Swim team and my highlights include competing at the 2008 Paralympic Games and winning a silver & bronze medal at the IPC Swimming World Championships.
Following my unplanned retirement from elite level sport, due to injury, I continued to work in my specialist area, as a sports reporter on disability sports events around the world.
Proven Skillset
- Interviews
- Blog accounts
- Vlog accounts
- Written reports
- Research, develop & pitch ideas
- Fact-checking
Career Highlights include:
- 2012 Paralympic Games, London
- IPC Swimming World Championships, Montreal
- 2014 Winter Paralympic Games, Sochi
- Wheelchair Rugby World Championships, London
- IPC Athletics World Championships, Doha
- 2016 Paralympic Games, Rio
- Invictus Games, Florida & Toronto
Why should you hire me?
I am the right person for the job because I am one of the few (and lucky) people who can say their work does not feel like a job or a chore, it is a lifestyle choice. Because of this, my work efforts are full of passion and true dedication. Also, if you are hiring me as a Specialist Paralympic Sports Reporter, I have both personal and professional experiences in this role, giving me more relevance and empathy than other candidates.
Please contact me for more information or check out my accounts below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-latham/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EsDTNM4qYNMVPfltsTWcg