Michael Simpson

Classification: B7

Event: B6/B7/B8 Triples

Date of Birth: 15/11/1985

Occupation: Optical assembly technician

Born: Kirkcaldy

Hometown: Auchtermuchty

Lives: Auchtermuchty

Club: Strathmiglo BC

Coach: Bob Dick

Games Coach: Bob Christie, Eric McMillan

Commonwealth Games representation: 2014, 2018

Achievements:

  • 2017 Gedling Test Series: Team silver
  • 2017 Home Nations: Team silver
  • 2017 Eight Nations: B6/B7/B8 Triples participant
  • 2016 Home Nations: Team gold
  • 2016 Scottish Indoor Championships: Pairs & Fours qualifier
  • 2015 IBD World Bowls: Mixed Pairs silver
  • 2013 Four Nations Championships: B6/B7/B8 Open Triples gold
  • 2013 Eight Nations Championships: B6/B7/B8 Open Triples gold

Notes: As a mainstream bowler, in 2005 Michael was runner-up in his club championships (Strathmiglo BC).  Four years after losing his legs he repeated that performance in 2012.