Tom Staniford bio: age, wife, weight, current team, Rio 2016, net worth, profile
Tom Staniford suffers from a rare genetic mutation called MDP syndrome. The disease hinders his body from storing fats beneath the skin. The prominent Paralympic cyclist from Exeter was born with normal weight. Surprisingly, he has type 2 diabetes even after losing all fat around his face and limbs because of the disease. Staniford never allows MDP syndrome to affect his daily activities. He participated in bike racing competitions and studied law and French while taking care of his health.
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Tom Staniford diet helps him to control his diabetes. He avoids food with high sugar and carbohydrates and prefers vegetables, fibre, and proteins like eggs for breakfast. Moreover, he sticks to low GI products such as quinoa, whole-wheat pasta, and bulgur wheat. The athlete aspired to win the 2016 Paralympic champion at Rio after winning the 2011 British National Para-Cycling Circuit race. However, intense training was challenging for him because his muscles were tight, stiff, and inflexible.
Tom Staniford profile summary
- Full name: Tom Staniford
- Date of birth: 1st July 1989
- Age: 31 years as of 2020
- Career: Paralympic cyclist
- Nationality: English
- Tom Staniford Instagram: @tomstaniford
- Tom Staniford Twitter: @tomstaniford
Tom Staniford biography
Tom Staniford age was 31 years as of 2020. He was born on 1st July 1989 in Princess Mary Hospital, Akrotiri and Dhekelia, United Kingdom. He got 14 GCSEs from Chulmleigh Community College in North Devon and enrolled in an International Baccalaureate program at Exeter College.
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The athlete graduated from the University of Rennes 1 in June 2012 with a Master 1 (mention Droit European) degree. Tom was awarded Class 2:1 Honours for his LLB European (Maitrise) degree at the University of Exeter a month later. He received a sports scholarship and a Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship later. Tom Staniford net worth ranges from $1 to $5 million.
Who is Tom Staniford wife?
Tom and Alice Miller met online and felt a strong connection to each other immediately. He revealed to her about his health, and Miller saw several pictures of Tom online. At that time, she was studying in Sheffield but travelled to Tom's home town Exeter for their first date.
Miller was worried about the blind date but open for adventure. She was not surprised by his appearance the first time they met in person. However, he was taller than she anticipated. Tom Staniford weight was 66kgs, while his height is six feet and three inches.
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Miller worked for custom bike experts CycleFit, and the couple stays together in London. She explained that they are a normal couple even though they do not go clubbing or out for late-night drinking sessions. Tom's condition prevents him from standing and walking for long hours; therefore, he cannot go clubbing. Furthermore, he avoids this lifestyle because it might affect his sporting career negatively.
Tom Staniford car accident
Tom Staniford participates in classified competitions because he avoids competing at an unfair disadvantage against others. He is provisionally classified as a C3 para-cyclist by the UCI. He bought his first cycling bike in 2005 and got into a car crash that almost killed him.
The athlete sustained fractured eye sockets and broke four ribs, the collarbone, teeth, and a toe. Moreover, his brain bled profusely, the knees lacerated, and his lungs collapsed. The automobile accident also left him struggling with cranial trauma. Tom's heart stopped twice while he was being airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he was treated.
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Tom Staniford career achievements
Tom Staniford current team is Cyclefit. He was part of the BC Para Talent Team Staniford that raced in Spain's 2010 UCI Paracycling World Cup Series in Bilbao. The cyclist also took part in France's URT 24 Handisport UCI Para-Cycling World Cup Series in Bayonne the same year.
Tom participated in the 2010 Kent International Elite C4-5 Road Race and Elite Time Trial. He was not left behind in the 2010 British Cycling National Para-Cycling Track Championships Elite Pursuit. The athlete was the youngest solo rider to win the Senior Solo Title at Redbridge Cycling Center in the 2011 National Para-Cycling.
Tom Staniford Rio 2016 participation was inspiring. He was among the few athletes who the world acknowledged for showing the human body's unique capabilities. According to the social media's Tom Staniford profiles, he is also a writer, speaker, presenter, and digital marketing and strategy consultant.
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Tom Staniford and his wife are used to chilling stares from people. They feel lucky to have each other because they understand one another's weaknesses and strengths. His wife understands his condition and supports him in everything he does.
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