Category: BC4

Date of Birth: 12/01/06

Coach: Claire Morrison

From: Windygates, Fife.

TYLER MCLELLAND, BOCCIA UK TALENT TRANSITION SQUAD

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And in the same year, he secured gold alongside Sophie Newnham at the World Youth Championships in Povoa.

Just a few months later, he secured silver at the UK Championships, competing against World Class Performance players.

Diagnosed with the rare condition of arthrogryposis, it has long been Tyler’s dream to become a Paralympic athlete.

“I love boccia as it’s very competitive and I like to challenge myself, it makes me push myself to improve my mindset and has helped me grow as a person.”

Away from the boccia court, Tyler supports his local football team, Raith Rovers, attending most home games and even writing match reports. His love for football isn’t restricted to the sidelines. He also enjoys playing powerchair football for Lothian Wolves and Scotland.