Peter McGuire

Background

McGuire was born on 24 October 1982, in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was born with muscular dystrophy, a degenerative condition that means he requires the use of a wheelchair.

Career

He competes in the BC4 classification. In 2012 both Peter and Stephen were selected as part of the boccia squad for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Achievements

• In 2008 he was named both Scottish and British champion. In 2009 he won the gold medal in the BC4 pairs event at the European Championships held in Porto, Portugal. In 2010, competing with his brother Stephen, he won the silver medal at the World Championships in Lisbon, Portugal.