Background
McGuire was born on 18 August 1984, in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was born with muscular dystrophy, a degenerative condition that means he requires the use of a wheelchair.
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Career
McGuire is known to work in the community, helping with disabled young people and is an ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. He is currently training for more competitions. He competes in the BC4 classification.
Other major championship medals include European Silver from Hamar, Norway 2011 as well as retaining European Gold in the Pairs event in 2013.
In 2012 both Stephen and Peter were selected as part of the boccia squad for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. McGuire is 4th in the world
McGuire maintains a healthy relationship with his fellow players.
Achievements
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McGuire is the most successful British BC4 athlete. A five-time Scottish Champion and a seven-time British Champion. Competing with his brother Peter he won the gold medal in the BC4 pairs event at the 2009 European Championships held in Porto, Portugal. In 2010, they won the silver medal at the World Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. His further goals are to win Paralmpyic Gold in Rio 2016.
