Dame Tanni Grey Thompson DBE – the 11 times Paralympic gold medallist – will be giving a lecture in Medway next month.

The Medway Council organised lecture, entitled Seize the Day: The Battle to be the Best will take place on Tuesday, February 10 in the Pilkington Building, University of Kent, Medway Campus.

Tanni is Britain's best-known Paralympics athlete, having performed at world-class level, in distances ranging from 100m to the marathon. Tanni's career has taken her around the world to every major international event.

Her 16 Paralympics medals including 11 golds, six times winner of the Women’s London Wheelchair Marathon and her comprehensive set of British and World Records make her achievements second to none in the disability sport arena.

The lecture will focus on fighting for equality, the importance of the Paralympics in changing attitudes to disability sport and how Medway can maximize the benefits of the 2012 Games.

It starts at 6pm, with drinks available from 5.30pm onwards.

Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Services, Cllr Howard Doe said: “I am confident that Dame Tanni’s lecture will be thought-provoking, inspiring and above all enjoyable."

Tickets are free but there are a limited number available and these will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Email Emma.spencer@medway.gov.uk or phone 01634 331055

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