Game of Thrones actor Krysten Coombs clinched his dream at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 by winning the bronze medal. Great Britain’s para-athlete Coombs competes in the badminton event. Coombs made a cameo appearance in the famous TV series ‘Game of Thrones’.

Notably, Krysten is ranked fifth in the para-badminton rankings.

Krysten’s journey from GOT to Tokyo Paralympics 2020

Krysten Coombs has been competing in SH6 badminton championships for quite a while now. The para-athlete from Great Britain clinched the European Championship gold medal back in 2008. In 2015 too, Coombs bagged the gold medal at the world championships.

Coombs’s CV looks mighty impressive as he is also a part-time actor. Seven years ago, he was featured in the famous ‘Game of Throne’ series. In the season four episode two, he appeared in a reenactment of the War of the Kings. Coombs was part of King Joffery’s wedding scene. The para-athlete had dressed up as Balon Greyjoy and rode a Kraken.

Top Stories

“RIP”: Prayers Pour In as Tom Brady’s Raiders Struck by Tragedy

Footage Surfaces of Florida Police Arresting NASCAR Veteran Over Disturbing Public Misbehavior

“Rest in Peace”: Prayers Pour In From Dan Marino as Dolphins Legend Mourns Tragedy in South Florida Football

Caitlin Clark Shows Concerning Signs vs. Kelsey Plum During USA Camp Debut, per National Reporter

“NFL Was Crying”: Maxx Crosby Says League Forced Him to Remove Shoes Honoring His Daughter

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Loses Faith in Kansas City With Cowboys Decision as FOX Host Calls Out Clark Hunt’s Ownership

Coombs again felt like a king at the mega-quadrennial game as he reached the podium. He defeated Brazilian para-athlete Vitor Goncalves Tavares 2-1 in Tokyo to win the bronze medal in the badminton singles SH6 event. Indian para-athlete Krishna Nagar clinched the gold medal. Nagar outperformed Hong Kong’s Chu Man Kai in a 43 minute encounter.

Coombs takes inspiration from GOT’s Peter Dinklage

Krysten has embraced his disability and is now an Paralympic champion. He takes inspiration from Peter Dinklage, who played the role of Tyrion Lannister. Peter himself is also a person of short stature, albeit he is one of the most appreciated actors in the world.

Notably, Peter has inspired many people around the world with his achievements. Coombs aims to do the same, as he wants to inspire kids with achondroplasia to dream of success over their disability.

With his determination and fighter spirit, Coombs has already inspired many people around the world. After his bronze medal, other British athletes’ accomplishments in Tokyo, the nation finished second in the medal tally. While team China won the overall medal tally.

Also read: Paralympian Overcomes Wheelchair Sabotage Attempt by Competitor to Win Gold at Tokyo Paralympics 2020