Fact File
Date of birth
22 August 1985Sport
Paralympic JudoClub
EdinburghDiscipline
U90kgBiography
Sam Ingram is a fantastic ambassador for Paralympic sport, competing in Rio at the 2016 Paralympic Games as captain of Paralympics GB Judo. This was his third outing after a Bronze medal win in Beijing in 2008 and Silver medal win in London in 2012.
Ingram completed his broadcasting degree before following brother Joe, who also competed at the 2012 Games, into Judo, competing in the visually impaired category. Sam trains with the top able-bodied Judoka at the high performance base in Ratho, Edinburgh and continues to be an inspiring role model to his team mates.
Achievements
2016
Rio Paralympics Games
2015
IBSA World Cup Champion, U90kg
2013
IBSA European Champion, U90kg
2012
London Paralympic Games, Silver Medallist, U90kg
2011
IBSA European Champion, U90kg
2010
IBSA World Championships Silver Medallist, U90kg
2009
: IBSA European Championships Bronze Medallist, U90kg
2008
Beijing Paralympic Games Bronze Medallist, U90kg
