Encouraged by friends to try cycling after a 2006 accident, Brown re-learned how to ride a two-wheeled bicycle in 2015. This was aided by improved balance from learning how to sit ski. She competed in Para triathlon at an elite level before shifting her focus to Para cycling in 2022 due to health reasons.

Ambitions and Achievements

Brown aims to compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Her most memorable achievement is winning gold in the Para triathlon women's PTS2 event at the 2019 World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 2023, she was named Female Athlete of the Year by the British Elite Athletes Association.

Philosophy and Inspiration

Brown lives by the philosophy that "you are what you make yourself." She often quotes a song from her website: "I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable. I am an original." This mindset has driven her success across multiple disciplines.

Other Sports and Career Highlights

Brown began Para climbing in 2011 and won two world championship gold medals. She switched to Para triathlon with the goal of competing at the Paralympic Games, which she achieved at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Despite having to give up Para triathlon in 2022, she described her journey as a whirlwind experience.

Professional Life

Outside of sports, Brown works as a physiotherapist and session musician. She plays drums and percussion instruments, including the xylophone. Notably, she has performed with British guitarist Brian May and played during the Queen's Christmas Broadcast in Great Britain.

Educational Background

Brown completed a degree in medical engineering and lighting technology at Cardiff University in Wales. She later earned a second degree in physiotherapy from St George's, University of London. Before her impairment, she worked as a lighting designer and technician for theatres in London's West End.

Fran Brown's journey is marked by resilience and versatility. Her achievements across different fields highlight her dedication and talent. As she sets her sights on the 2024 Paralympic Games, her story continues to inspire many.