Kaleigh Grainger
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Kaleigh Michelle Grainger (born Dudley
, England
, 28 February 1986) is a British unicyclist. She won a gold medal at Unicon X in 2000 when only 14 years old (performing with Roger Davies in the pairs freestyle 30+ age group category).
Kaleigh Grainger, the daughter of Stephen and Elaine Grainger, has been unicycling since she was four years old and learned many skills from her father, a circus skills
veteran who currently operates his own travelling circus school . Her mother died in December 2004, aged 46, after a five-year battle against cancer
.
In 2001, just after her 15th birthday, Kaleigh became the first unicyclist to appear on Aster and Keli - one of Iceland's
most popular children's TV programmes. That year, she also made an appearance at the British Juggling Convention
held in Cardiff
and performed for the British Ambassador in Washington DC .
In November 2008 Kaleigh qualified as a barrister
gaining the BVC from the College of Law, London
and being called at Inner Temple
where she is a member. Kaleigh gained her law degree from Lancaster University
, Lancashire
, in 2007, and is a former pupil of Sledmere Primary School in Dudley
and St Michael's Church of England High School
in nearby Rowley Regis
.
She currently lives with her partner, escape artist and stuntman
Roslyn Walker
, in London.
Dudley
Dudley is a large town in the West Midlands county of England. At the 2001 census , the Dudley Urban Sub Area had a population of 194,919, making it the 26th largest settlement in England, the second largest town in the United Kingdom behind Reading, and the largest settlement in the UK without...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, 28 February 1986) is a British unicyclist. She won a gold medal at Unicon X in 2000 when only 14 years old (performing with Roger Davies in the pairs freestyle 30+ age group category).
Kaleigh Grainger, the daughter of Stephen and Elaine Grainger, has been unicycling since she was four years old and learned many skills from her father, a circus skills
Circus skills
Circus skills are a group of pursuits that have been performed as entertainment in circus, sideshow, busking or variety/vaudeville/music hall shows. Most circus skills are still being performed today. Many are also practiced by non-performers as a hobby....
veteran who currently operates his own travelling circus school . Her mother died in December 2004, aged 46, after a five-year battle against cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
.
In 2001, just after her 15th birthday, Kaleigh became the first unicyclist to appear on Aster and Keli - one of Iceland's
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
most popular children's TV programmes. That year, she also made an appearance at the British Juggling Convention
British Juggling Convention
The British Juggling Convention is an annual Juggling convention held in a different town or city in Britain every year. The event usually takes place in the second week of the Easter holidays, Usually lasting from the Wednesday to Sunday. The event is for all forms of juggling and object...
held in Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
and performed for the British Ambassador in Washington DC .
In November 2008 Kaleigh qualified as a barrister
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
gaining the BVC from the College of Law, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and being called at Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
where she is a member. Kaleigh gained her law degree from Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster University, officially The University of Lancaster, is a leading research-intensive British university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established by Royal Charter in 1964 and initially based in St Leonard's Gate until moving to a purpose-built 300 acre campus at...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, in 2007, and is a former pupil of Sledmere Primary School in Dudley
Dudley
Dudley is a large town in the West Midlands county of England. At the 2001 census , the Dudley Urban Sub Area had a population of 194,919, making it the 26th largest settlement in England, the second largest town in the United Kingdom behind Reading, and the largest settlement in the UK without...
and St Michael's Church of England High School
St Michael's Church of England High School
St Michael's Church of England High School is a secondary school located in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, England. It was built during the 1960s and relocated from there to its current site on Dudley Road in September 2010....
in nearby Rowley Regis
Rowley Regis
Rowley Regis is a town in the Sandwell metropolitan borough of the West Midlands county and a part of the Black Country in the United Kingdom. Being part of the Black Country, locals speak with the traditional dialect, though in a form regarded by many as the quickest and the hardest to...
.
She currently lives with her partner, escape artist and stuntman
Stuntman
A stuntman or stunt performer is someone who performs dangerous stunts.Stuntman may also refer to:*The Stunt Man, a 1980 film starring Peter O'Toole*Stuntman , a 2002 video game**Stuntman: Ignition, its sequel...
Roslyn Walker
Roslyn Walker
Roslyn Walker is an escape artist and stuntman famous for recreating Harry Houdini's most technically challenging escape stunts including the suspended straitjacket escape and the world famous Mirror Handcuff Challenge.Most recently Roslyn Walker set two new World records within the field of...
, in London.