National Paralympic Heritage Trust
Paralympic Voices

Discover > Speaker Name: Robert Barrett

Opportunities in sport

Bobby talks about the possibilities for people motivated to be involved in sport.

Disability sport pathways

Bobby reflects on the opportunities available to get into disabled sports now that each has its own individual pathway.

Paralympic legacy

Bobby gives his interpretation of the Paralympic legacy.

Sitting volleyball founder

Bobby describes founding the new sport of sitting volleyball as his proudest achievement in sport.

Importance of sporting prostheses

Bobby reflects on the development of sporting prostheses, and their importance.

Rugby leg

Bobby recalls playing for three rugby teams at the same time, and shares a surprising story about an alternative use for his rugby leg.