Martine Wright

Martine Wiltshire, MBE (née Wright; born 30 September 1972

Wright, who was born in London, lost both of her legs in the Aldgate underground explosion in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005. She lost 80% of the blood in her body and was in a coma for ten days and had to undergo ten months of surgeries following the injury.

As part of her rehabilitation she played wheelchair tennis before focusing on sitting volleyball.

Personal life Wright gained a degree in Psychology and Communication Studies from the University of East London in 1996. After the 7/7 bombings she campaigned for better compensation for victims of the bombings and their families and has been an ambassador for sport for disabled people.