What's it like to win a gold medal? How do you overcome a tragic moment where your world changes in a second? How do you become the best in the world? We speak to Danny Crates. After losing his right arm in a horrific accident at just 21 years old, Danny was determined to overcome that huge hurdle in his life, focus on the future and regain his positive mental attitude. Danny’s drive and determination saw him back on the rugby field within 6 months and shortly after into Paralympic sport, quickly dominating – famously winning gold in the men’s 800 metres at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, a year which also saw him set a new world record. It was the highlight of a glittering international career that saw Danny win every major title in the sport, including the World Championships, European Championships, and Paralympic World Cup. Since retiring from international athletics, Danny continues to build on his reputation as a leading motivational/inspirational speaker in the world of business and sport delivering keynote presentations around the world that leave his audience motivated and inspired to achieve their goals and targets both personally and within business. Alongside his speaking Danny is a Personal Performance coach, facilitating individuals and teams to unlock their true potential. He is also a regular on TV, presenting on large sporting events such as the Paralympics and World Darts Championships as well as factual programmes for the BBC including three consecutive series of BBC Food: Truth or Scare. Danny was also a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef reaching the quarter-finals. https://www.dannycrates.co.uk