Dave Walsh

Being a hands-on father to three young children and an aspiring strongman, Dave Walsh’s life was turned upside down overnight. Dave went from climbing mountains in the British Army to being unable to climb the stairs when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Although his journey to find his ‘new normal’ has not been an easy one, he is now a full-time wheelchair user, but he has been crowned both the World’s Strongest Disabled Man and Britain’s Strongest Disabled Man twice, and on 28 May 2023, secured his first Guiness World Record title with the heaviest wheelchair vehicle pull in Gloucester, UK, hauling a 9,360-kg truck for 17.5 m.

Dave Walsh demonstrates and promotes the power of positivity to overcome challenges and reach your full potential and dreams – whatever the setback.

“I was diagnosed with MS back in 2014 initially with RRMS but soon later re-diagnosed with SPMS, my first symptom I noticed was numbness down my right side which is still in places. I am now a full-time wheelchair user too. I am married and have 3 children and if I’m not in the gym I’m usually trying to hide from my responsibilities somewhere else usually setting Guinness World Records or something.I have been a member of MS Together since 2020 when I had less grey in my beard and less pets living in my house! MS Together helped me in times of need by helping me connect with some awesome people which I have formed a strong bond with and meet up with, so to be able to give back and try to help the charity is an honour.”

Dave is currently in training for World’s Strongest Disabled Man happening in Birmingham in November 2024.

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