UPDATE 9th Sept08:

Libby wins a Silver medal for Great Britain at the Beijing Paralympics in 100m T12. Well done Libby!

Who is Libby Clegg...?

You may be asking that now, but why not join us on a journey with Elizabeth [Libby] Clegg on her way to the 2008 Beijing Olympics; join the white knuckle ride with us, the build up and the splendor of the games themselves when we get her there... Follow her progress on this site - get involved. Why? - Read on and I'll tell you...

Libby comes from a family of four, she and two other siblings have a deteriorating eye condition known as Stargardt's disease. Libby has only slight peripheral vision in her left eye, otherwise she is blind. Libby would not want me to go on about that; for Libby her disability is an encumbrance, life is to be lived regardless. At 16 she is a world class 100m & 200m runner, ranked 2nd fastest senior in world class athletics at 100m and 3rd fastest at 200m. She pays tribute to he guide runner Lincoln Asquith, her eyes on the track - let us acknowledge now that without him her quest would be impossible. No easy life for Libby, she lives in the Scottish Borders, Lincoln lives in the Midlands, she is educated in Edinburgh, trains six days a week, mostly in Glasgow. Have we established the determination and tenacity of Libby Clegg - I believe we have...

Libby was awarded third place in the BBC Young Sports Personality of the year, a tremendous achievement. Team Visa sponsorship program and Worldwide Partner to the Olympic Games know a good thing when they see itóthey asked her to join them. Libby now has access to such eminent mentors such as Steve Redgrave & Tanni Grey-Thompson.

Now read Libby's own account of her journey, read her blog, ask her a question via the contact page, make an observation, a comment - Libby Clegg is an ordinary yet extraordinary young woman, remember the name.