Ollie Mangion
Classification: 3.0
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Club:London Wheelchair Rugby Club
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Biography
Born with a limb deficiency, Ollie has never let physical challenges define his limits. From a young age, he found passion and purpose in sport, excelling in both swimming and athletics. This early love for competition laid the foundation for an active and determined lifestyle.
Originally from Malta, Ollie moved to the UK at the age of seven and proudly holds dual nationality. Now firmly rooted in Kent, he began his wheelchair rugby journey with Canterbury Hellfire before transferring to London WRC, where he continues to compete at the highest level.
Since joining the national squad in 2017, Ollie has represented his country at major international tournaments including the Canada Cup, the Quad Nations series, and the 2023 European Championships in Cardiff—where he helped secure a silver medal for the team.
In 2025, Ollie made his Paralympic debut at the Paris Games, marking a major milestone in a career defined by resilience, dedication, and elite performance.
Playing history:
2024: Paris Paralympics – 4th
2024: Quad Nations Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, UK – 3rd
2023: International Wheelchair Rugby Cup, Paris – 5th
2022: World Championships, Denmark – 7th
2017: European Championships, Germany – 1st