Jane Egan

Background

Egan was born on 25 August 1970.

Career

She competes using a handcycle and a racing wheelchair. She comes from Kilbarchan, near Glasgow. In 2007 Egan underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, causing complex regional pain syndrome among other conditions, due to nerve trauma.

As a result she had to give up her career as a lawyer, and needs to use a wheelchair.

Before her disability Egan took part in able-bodied sport. She started to take part in triathlon in 2009 and in 2010 was invited to be classified by the British Triathlon Federation.

She is classified as a Tri1 paratriathlete. In 2010 she came first in both the International Triathlon Union World and European championships.

She then retained those titles in 2011.

Egan was aiming to participate in the 2016 Summer Paralympics. However, she will not compete as women"s triathlon will not be held in her classification.

Achievements

• She was 2010, 2011 and 2013 World Champion and 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 2013 European Champion in her classification. In 2013, she won her third World and 4th European title.