The Beer Tent
Allen remembers athletes from all over the world celebrating at the beer tent.
Persevering as a competitor
Allen talks about the perseverance he learnt from taking part in the Stoke Mandeville Games.
Incredible success of the Paralympic Movement
Allen talks about Dr Guttmann’s vision and the incredible success of the Paralympic movement.
The last minute Games
Allen remembers the 1984 Games being cancelled and then moved to Stoke Mandeville
Meeting Prince Charles
Allen remembers meeting Prince Charles at the opening ceremony for the 1984 Games and giving him his cap
Home from home
Allen recalls Stoke Mandeville feeling like home whenever he returned.
My weightlifting journey
Allen tells the story of how he got into weightlifting.
Winning silver in 1990
Allen remembers the feeling of winning second place in the World Championships in 1990.
