National Paralympic Heritage Trust
Paralympic Voices

Discover > Speaker Name: Helene Raynsford

The power of sport

Helene shares the duty she feels as an athlete to spread the word about the power of sport.

Strong support network

Helene emphasises the importance of having a strong team around you, whatever your goal.

Variety of sports

Helene advises new athletes to try as many sports as possible.

Paralympic rowing and ballet similarities

Helene talks about the similarities between ballet dance and rowing.

Variety Village in Toronto

Helene remembers being inspired by the inclusive atmosphere at Variety Village in Toronto.