Johnboy Smith
British wheelchair racer
About Johnboy Smith
Born 1989. Johnboy Smith is a British wheelchair racer.
John Charles Smith (born 27 November 1989), known professionally as JohnBoy Smith, is a British parathlete and wheelchair racer of Romany descent who competes in the T54 category sprint events.
Early life Smith was born in Gravesend, Kent, England. At age 16, he was mistaken for a poacher and shot in the back leading to a spinal cord injury that left him with complete T10/T11 paraplegia. He got motivated to pursue para-athletics and wheelchair racing after watching 2012 London Paralympics. He competed in 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan representing Great Britain in T54 marathon. In 2022 Smith won a gold medal for England at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the marathon (T54) event.
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Who is Johnboy Smith?
British wheelchair racer
When was Johnboy Smith born?
Johnboy Smith was born on 27 November 1989 in Gravesend, England.
What is Johnboy Smith's occupation?
Johnboy Smith is a wheelchair racer.
What nationality is Johnboy Smith?
Johnboy Smith is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnboy Smith. https://biography.guide/johnboy-smith/
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