Bethany Wheeler - 1st Div Player (U24's GB)
Age:
23
Classification:
3
Disability:
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Do you train with another team?
London Titans division 1 and Premier League.
What is your role at the club?
Senior player
Why do you like wheelchair basketball? And why did you start playing the sport?
I love basketball and when I became unable to run or walk far, I heard of the wheelchair game and gave it a go and never stopped.
Why did you decide to join Cheshire Phoenix Wheelchair basketball club/ Angels?
I joined Angels to progress my game and be surrounded by a great team.
Do you have a favourite wheelchair basketball player? If so, who and why?
I have many great teammates it wouldn't be fair to pick one.
Do you have a future goal for the sport such as going Elite, becoming a coach etc...?
I want to represent GB at the Paralympics.
What hobbies do you have?
My main hobby is basketball. Otherwise I like going out and exploring nature.
Do you go to college or university and if so, what do you or did you study?
Occupational therapy at Brunel University London
Let's have some fun
What is your Dream meal comprising a starter, a main and a dessert?
I just like food preferably homemade I like Japanese maybe gyoza, ramen. Something different for desert homemade crumble or cheesecake.
Favourite type of music?
I don’t have one
Quick fire questions
Which one is your favourite?
Tea ✓ or Coffee
Sweet ✓or Savoury
Coke ✓ or Diet Coke
Summer ✓or Winter