Meet Richard Chiassaro (British Paralympic Athlete) Paralympian, Mentor & Assessment Seating Specialist
Richard’s achievements and commitment to the community highlight the transformative power of sport and mobility aids. We’re excited to work alongside him as we continue to provide high-quality products that enhance our customers’ quality of life.
A Journey
Richard Chiassaro, who competes mainly in category T54 sprint events and middle-distance events is now a coach currently coaching the Paralympics in Paris. He is also working with Lifestyle & Mobility.
Since 2009, Richard Chiassaro, an Essex native and Paralympian, has been an integral part of wheelchair racing. His determination to compete for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Games was so strong that he continued training after narrowly missing out on the London 2012 Paralympics. Among Richard’s impressive achievements are bronze medals from the 2017 and 2019 World Championships, a gold medal in the 200-metre event, and silver medals in the 100-, 400-, and 800-metre events at the 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships.
I currently hold the British record for the 200m with a time of 24.36 seconds and the World Record for the 400m with a time of 44.39 seconds. My performance in the 800m, with a time of 1:30.35, also stands as a British and European record.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Beyond his own achievements, Richard has a strong desire to coach aspiring young athletes. He travels to schools across Essex to motivate and inspire future athletes, and he coaches a wheelchair racing team at Harlow Athletics Club.
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Gain firsthand insights from Richard Chiassaro, our Paralympian expert, on the best mobility aids tailored to your needs. Richard’s deep understanding of adaptive sports and mobility challenges ensures that our products enhance your independence and quality of life.
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