Anthony Griffin (born February 1960) is a British paralympic athlete who was convicted, in 2023, of conspiracy to supply drugs.

Paralympic career

Griffin, who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy won 38 Paralympic medals. He also performed in the

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of the year

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. After his sporting career, he spoke in schools about his inspirational journey as a disabled athlete. He attributes his successes to his mother. In 2019 he was awarded the

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by the Queen and was honored an

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in 2015 by the University of Bolton for his Sporting and Community achievements.

Criminal conviction

In 2023, a court convicted Griffin to a 22-month prison sentence following a

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conspiracy. Griffin participated as a driver in a drug conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in the Barrow area.

References

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