Gavin Drysdale
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Born | 1 December 2000 Scotland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Para athletics |
| Disability | Cerebral palsy |
| Disability class | RR3, T72 |
Event | 100 metres |
Medal record | |
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Gavin Drysdale (born 1 December 2000) is a Scottish frame runner who competes in T72 sprint events. He is a two-time World medalist and one-time European medalist.
Early life
Drysdale was born with cerebral palsy.[1] When he was five years of age, he came to discover frame running and quickly took it up.[2]
Career
In July 2018, Drysdale was named to British team for the European Championships.[3][4] He competed in the 100 m RR3 event and won the gold medal.[5] Drysdale competed at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships and won the gold medal in the 100 metres RR3 event.[6][7]
In June 2023, Drysdale was named to the British team for the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships.[8] There, he won the gold medal in the 100 metres T72 event.[9][10]
Personal life
Besides his athletic career, Drysdale is also a Project Officer at World Abilitysport.[2]
References
- ^ "Celebrating athletes with cerebral palsy – #GoGreen4CP". Scottish Athletics. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Gavin Drysdale looks forward to frame running's Paralympic debut at LA28". Paralympic.org. 25 August 2025.
- ^ "British Athletics name 52-strong team for World Para Athletics European Championships". ParalympicsGB. 10 July 2018.
- ^ "Berlin 2018: Great Britain name team". Paralympic.org. 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Kelly Holmes praises strength of Scottish athletes". Fast Running. 29 September 2018.
- ^ "DRYSDALE AND HAGGO BREAK WORLD RECORDS TO WIN INAUGURAL RACE RUNNING TITLES ON FINAL DAY". British Athletics. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Men's 100m RR3". Paralympic.org. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Paris-bound! Eight Scottish athletes picked by GB and NI for World Para Champs". Scottish Athletics. 2 June 2023.
- ^ "World Para Athletics Championships: Gavin Drysdale wins gold for Great Britain". BBC. 9 July 2023.
- ^ "DRYSDALE ON TOP OF THE WORLD WITH FRAMERUNNING GOLD AT THE PARA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS". British Athletics. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2025.