Athlete Profile: Aileen Neilson
Date of birth: 15th August 1971
Home town: East Kilbride, resides Strathaven
Occupation: Athlete
Sport: Wheelchair Curling
Club: Braehead Wheelchair Curling Club, Avondale Heather Curling Club
Coach: Sheila Swan
How and when did you become involved with your sport?
All my family curl and I first tried it aged 15. Started wheelchair curling in 2005.
Sporting Highlights
- World Wheelchair Curling Championships 2017 Bronze
- SWCA British Wheelchair Curling Open – Champions 2016, Champions 2009, Champions 2007
- Paralympic Games – 2014 Bronze
- Scottish Wheelchair Curling Champions – 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007
- SWCA Shot Maker – Champion 2012/13, Champion 2010/11
- SWCA National Wheelchair Curling Pairs – Champions 2008
- World Wheelchair Curling Championship – 2011 Silver, 2007 Bronze
- British Champions 2006/07
- WWhCC Sportsmanship Award – 2011
Interests
Competed at the World Championships for Drivers with Disabilities 2005, reading, arts and crafts
Role model
Ellen McArthur
Sporting Goals
Gold medal at Worlds and Paralympics.
One piece of advice for an aspiring athlete?
Follow the processes and the result will follow.
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