"Remember how far you've come. Remember what you've overcome before. Remember what you're capable of."
About Lucy
Lucy Shuker is a British Paralympic wheelchair tennis player and multiple Paralympic medallist. Known for her resilience, skill, and dedication to the sport, Lucy has been a trailblazer in British wheelchair tennis for well over a decade. Competing at the highest levels, Lucy has represented Great Britain at five Paralympic Games, including Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, securing bronze medals in the women’s doubles event in both London and Rio and a silver medal in the women’s doubles in Tokyo 2020.
A proud moment in Lucy's career came when she was selected as a flag bearer for ParalympicsGB at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, an honour that reflects her leadership and inspirational role within British Paralympic sport.
Beyond her Paralympic success, Lucy has consistently ranked among the top players globally, earning over 100 international career titles. As a fierce competitor on the court and an inspiring role model off it, Lucy is passionate about advocating for disability sports and encouraging the next generation of athletes. Her journey from life-changing injury to becoming one of the leading figures in wheelchair tennis is a testament to her determination, positivity, and love for the game.
Lucy continues to compete, coach, and motivate others through her work with various charities and speaking engagements. Her story is not just about winning medals but about overcoming adversity, embracing challenges, and breaking down barriers for athletes with disabilities.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Silver Medallist
Wheelchair Tennis | Women's Doubles
Career Highlights
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Bronze Medallist
Wheelchair Tennis | Women's Doubles
London 2012 Paralympic Games
Bronze Medallist
Wheelchair Tennis | Women's Doubles
Motivational Speaker
Lucy is an impressive and accomplished motivational speaker, she has an inspiring story to tell and is able to engage and motivate audiences as an ambassador and role model for Paralympic Sport.
Lucy brings an easy approach and natural charm while delivering a compelling account of how she came to terms with an event that would change her life forever. From the moment of realisation that she was never going to walk again to qualifying for her first Paralympic Games in Beijing, 2008, to leading GB out as flag bearer at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Passionate about helping build the profile of disability sport around the world, Lucy is eager to help shape the culture and attitude towards accessibility and disability. Through sharing her own story and experiences, Lucy hopes to inspire people to strive for success no matter what life throws at them.
Lucy can tailor her talk to any occasion to ensure that she empowers workforces, schools, clubs, or groups of people with her compelling account of how she came to terms with an event that would change her life forever. For all enquiries please email Lucy@LucyShuker.com
Achievements
Singles Titles
35
89
Doubles Titles
3
Paralympic Medals
7
World Cup Medals
2
European Para Games Medals