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Blaine Hunt

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Blaine Hunt
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1988-12-18) 18 December 1988 (age 35)
Sport
SportPara-cycling
Disability classC5
Medal record
Men's para-cycling
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Time trial C4–5
Track World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Time trial C5
Gold medal – first place 2023 Glasgow Time trial C5
Gold medal – first place 2024 Rio de Janeiro Time trial C5
Silver medal – second place 2019 Apeldoorn Time trial C5
Silver medal – second place 2024 Rio de Janeiro Mixed team sprint C1–5
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Rio de Janeiro Time trial C5
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Rio de Janeiro Omnium C5

Blaine Hunt (born 18 December 1988)[1] is a British para-cyclist, who won silver in the time trial C4–5 at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.[2]

Early life

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Following a rugby injury at the age of 15, Hunt required reconstructive surgery. During surgery the drill jig slipped and severed his popliteal artery. Following 2 blood transfusions and 8 hours of surgery Blaine developed compartment syndrome. There is a small window of opportunity to perform a fasciotomy when a patient develops compartment syndrome. Unfortunately Blaine was left untreated for some time. This led to nerve damage and muscle wastage in his lower right leg. Blaine has limited range of motion in his ankle joint, lack of sensation in his lower right leg, poor venous return, 0% function in his peroneal nerve amongst other issues which make him eligible for para sport.[3]

Cycling career

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Blaine Hunt is the current World Record holder for the C5 flying 200 m, the national record holder for the C5 1 km time trial, and the national record holder for the C5 4 km individual pursuit.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "HUNT Blaine". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 30 August 2024. (alternate link)
  2. ^ "Paris men's time trial C4–5 final results" (PDF). Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 30 August 2024. (alternate link)
  3. ^ "Blaine Hunt - Great Britain Cycling Team Rider Profile". British Cycling. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
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