National Paralympic Heritage Trust
Paralympic Voices

Discover > Speaker Name: David Clarke

Impact of London 2012

David reflects on the impact of London 2012.

Role as CEO of ParalympicsGB

David explains his aim as CEO of Paralympics GB.

Being described as inspiring

David reflects on how people describe Paralympians as ‘inspiring’.

Seoul 1988 Games

David remembers being inspired by the Seoul 1988 Games, which were held in the same city as the Olympics for the first time in 24 years.

Problem-solving skills

David discusses the problem-solving skills he learned growing up with sight loss, and how they supported his sporting and business careers.

Perceptions of Paralympic sport

David reflects on shifting perceptions of Paralympic sport.

Evolution of Paralympic sport

David talks about the ever-evolving standards of Paralympic sport.

Supportive parents

David talks about his early life, and how his parents treated him just the same as their other children despite his visual impairment.