The eight-time Gold medal winner will take to the dance floor, donned in sparkles and glitter.
World and Paralympic Champion Jody Cundy will be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 competition and will be joining the likes of actress Amanda Abbington and theatre performer Layton Williams on the dance floor.
Jody Cundy is looking forward to the challenge Strictly will present and, much like the rest of the contestants, he can’t wait to be covered from head to toe in glitter and sparkles.
So, who is Jody Cundy and what has he said about his Strictly Come Dancing appearance? Read on for everything you need to know about Jody Cundy.
Who is Jody Cundy?
Age: 44
Job: World and Paralympic Champion in cycling and swimming
Instagram: @jody_cundy
Twitter: @jodycundy
Jody Cundy CBE is a World and Paralympic Champion who first began his pro athlete career in swimming before moving to cycling.
He has won eight Gold, one Silver and three Bronze medals at a record-breaking seven Summer Paralympics. He also counts 23 World Championships titles under his belt (20 in cycling and three in swimming), including a win at the World Cycling Championships in Glasgow this week.
Cundy, who was born with a deformed right foot which was amputated at the age of three, was awarded an MBE for his services to disability sport, which was later upgraded to an OBE for his services to swimming and cycling. In 2022, he received a CBE for services to cycling.
The pro athlete’s list of accomplishments and accolades doesn’t end there, however. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctor in Health Sciences from Anglia Ruskin University and currently holds the world record in the Flying 200m and the 1km Time Trial, as well as 14 consecutive world titles in the MC4 Kilo Time Trial.
What has Jody Cundy said about joining Strictly 2022?
Speaking of joining the Strictly line-up, Cundy CBE said: “[I am] excited to be welcomed into the Strictly family and throw myself head first into the world of ballroom dancing.
“So far away from what I’m used to, but I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor. Can’t wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins!”
The athlete also took to social media following the news, tweeting: “OMG, this is really happening!” Meanwhile, British Cycling posted a video on Instagram featuring the cyclist taking a shot at a spin.
OMG, this is really happening! https://t.co/Wk1uKOcj47
— Jody Cundy CBE (@jodycundy) August 9, 2023
When does Strictly Come Dancing 2023 start?
The famed dancing competition will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 16th September at 6:35pm.
Strictly Come Dancing starts at 6:35pm on 16th September on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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