Caroline Baird

Caroline Baird MBE (née Innes, born 14 March 1974) is a former athlete who represented Great Britain at three Paralympic Games.

During her career she was recognised as the greatest sprinter in her class, winning four Paralympic gold medals along with two World Championships titles.

[2][3] She has cerebral palsy and, after a highly successful career in athletics, retired from international sport to spend time with husband John and raise a family.

She was encouraged to take up athletics and travelled to the 1989 World Games in Miami as a member of the Scottish Youth Team.

She won silver in the 100m and triumphed in the longer sprint distances, achieving gold medals in both the 200m and 400m events.