"Remember how far you've come. Remember what you've overcome before. Remember what you're capable of."
About Lucy
Lucy Shuker is one of Great Britain’s most accomplished wheelchair tennis players, with a career spanning over two decades. A three-time Paralympic medallist, Lucy made history at the London 2012 Games alongside Jordanne Whiley by securing Great Britain’s first-ever women's medal in wheelchair tennis, a feat they repeated with bronze in Rio 2016 before winning a silver medal in Tokyo 2020.
With over 100 international titles to her name, Lucy has reached nine Grand Slam doubles finals and represented Great Britain at five Paralympic Games, including Paris 2024, where she was honoured as a flag bearer for ParalympicsGB.
Beyond her Paralympic success, Lucy has consistently ranked among the top players globally, reaching career highs of World No. 5 in singles and World No. 3 in doubles. 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
Paralympic Medals
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.
"Sport changed my life, and I want to show people, whatever their background or ability, that they too can find confidence, resilience, and joy through sport."
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
36
92
Doubles Titles

3
Paralympic Medals

7
World Team Cup Medals

2
European Para Games Medals