Anyone who knows Tanto Campbell or even has a nodding acquaintance with him, will attest to the mettle of the man who is a champion of his game on and off the field of competition. competition.
He is a competitor, fair but firm. He is sportsman by the rules and by example; and he is a Paralympian in nature and by achievement.
Just take a look at his enviable track record:
2002
Orlando, Florida, USA
Silver – Discus
2003
British Open, England
Gold – Discus
2003
Para Pan American Games, Argentina
Gold – Discus
2004
Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece
Bronze – Discus
2006
IPC World Athletic Championships, Assens, Netherlands
Gold – Discus (World Record)
2006
Commonwealth Games – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Gold – Discus
2007
Para Pan American Games, Brazil
Silver – Discus
2008
Paralympic Games, Beijing, China
Bronze – Discus
2011
Para Pan American Games, Guadalajara, Mexico
Silver – Discus
2013
IPC World Athletics Championshops
2015
Para Pan American Games, Toronto, Canada
Gold, Men’s F56 Javelin
Silver Men’s F56 Discus
IPC World Athletics Championships, Doha, Qatar Placed 5(h Men’s F56 Discus
Placed 7th Men’s F56 Javelin
Yet with all that metallic glory he remains grounded and determined to help capitalise and give value to the Paralympic movement with a personal investment of loyalty, commitment and goodwill.
Chairman of the Jamaica Wheelchair Basketball Federation and the Federation’s delegate to the Americas Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Tanto is dedicating his time and overtime to the development of this Paralympic sport nationally and regionally. His gaze is focused on the basket, his hand is steady yet nimble for the shoot and his mission will be accomplished.
A Capital and Credit Merchant Bank scholarship recipient, his goal is to read law in his bid to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree and thereafter to qualify as Counsel at the Jamaica Bar.
So for him, the journey has not ended. It continues as he climbs new mountains in reaching further horizons.
Tanto Campbell, a Paralympian with vision and on a mission.