Ray is a former Royal Marines Commando from Honiton, Devon, and a below‑knee amputee following years of complications from a severe leg injury. After 17 years of military service, he approached rehabilitation with determination, quickly learning to use a prosthetic leg and returning to high‑level sport.
Identified by Sport England for his natural talent, Ray trained with British Rowing and later represented Team GB in wheelchair fencing, winning World Cup and World Championships medals and serving as team captain. He also competed at the 2014 Invictus Games, earning one gold and two silver medals, and was part of the team honoured with a Pride of Britain Award and the Helen Rollason Award.
Ray eventually stepped back from elite sport to focus on family life and coaching young athletes. He has since broken multiple indoor rowing and ski‑erg world records, using his achievements to raise money for charity and inspire others. He often says, “Disability doesn’t have to be disabling,” and continues to champion resilience, positivity, and possibility.
Ray L
- HEIGHT: 185 cm/6' 1''
- SHOE SIZE: 45.5EU/11½US/11UK
- HAIR: Blond
- EYES: Blue gray
- DIS/DIFF: Amputee
- HEIGHT: 185 cm/6' 1''
- SHOE SIZE: 45.5EU/11½US/11UK
- HAIR: Blond
- EYES: Blue gray
- DIS/DIFF: Amputee
Ray is a former Royal Marines Commando from Honiton, Devon, and a below‑knee amputee following years of complications from a severe leg injury. After 17 years of military service, he approached rehabilitation with determination, quickly learning to use a prosthetic leg and returning to high‑level sport.
Identified by Sport England for his natural talent, Ray trained with British Rowing and later represented Team GB in wheelchair fencing, winning World Cup and World Championships medals and serving as team captain. He also competed at the 2014 Invictus Games, earning one gold and two silver medals, and was part of the team honoured with a Pride of Britain Award and the Helen Rollason Award.
Ray eventually stepped back from elite sport to focus on family life and coaching young athletes. He has since broken multiple indoor rowing and ski‑erg world records, using his achievements to raise money for charity and inspire others. He often says, “Disability doesn’t have to be disabling,” and continues to champion resilience, positivity, and possibility.