Nickname

His gran called him "Lionheart" when he was growing up. When he ran the Comrades Ultra Marathon there was an article about his success called "Richard the Lionheart." (Athlete, 09 Dec 2010)

Hobbies

Watching sport, music, supporting Totteham Hotspur FC, eating out. (Athlete, 09 Dec 2010)

Occupation

Athlete

Education

Clarendon College, England

Language(s) spoken

English

Club name

Southwell Running Club, Nottingham, GBR

Coach

Keith Anton, Liz Yelling (BBC, 29 Jul 2011)

Other sports

He has also competed internationally in cricket, swimming and sledge hockey. (BBC, 29 Jul 2011)