Billy Monger Eyes Paralympic Glory After Shattering Ironman World Record

From Racing Crash to Paralympic Dreams

Former racing driver Billy Monger has set an ambitious new goal: competing at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. This announcement comes after his historic performance at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, where he shattered the world record for double amputees by over two hours, finishing the grueling 226.3km (140.6-mile) course in 14 hours, 23 minutes, and 56 seconds.

Breaking Barriers in Adaptive Sports

• Record-Breaking Achievement: Monger participated in the Ironman for Comic Relief, pushing through a 2.4-mile swim, 140-mile bike ride, and marathon run with customized prosthetics.
• Early Paralympic Preparations: The 25-year-old from Surrey revealed he’s in "early-stage conversations" about joining Team GB for LA 2028, inspired by his experience covering the Paris Paralympics as a BBC broadcaster.
• Training Challenges: Monger admits adapting to prosthetics was painful initially—"I couldn’t even run 5k without being in pain"—but his documentary, Billy Monger: The Race Is On, captures his staggering progress.

A Legacy of Resilience

Monger’s journey began after a near-fatal crash at Donington Park in 2017 led to the amputation of both legs (one above the knee, one below). Since then, he’s:

• Raised £3 million for Comic Relief through Billy’s Big Challenge (2021), trekking across England by foot, bike, and kayak.
• Pioneered modifications for prosthetic athletic gear, making endurance sports more accessible for amputees.

"LA is definitely at the forefront of my mind," Monger told the BBC, signaling a new chapter in his extraordinary career.

Follow his journey: BBC Surrey | #AdaptiveAthletics #ParalympicHopeful