Beyond Sport

Team Sunrise

Elite athletes from all over the world inspiring us beyond sport.

With diverse backgrounds and overcoming unique challenges, these everyday champions face life with passion, resilience, and an indomitable will, proving that greatness is not confined to the field. Determined to live without limits and compete at the highest levels, they embody the spirit of perseverance of #TeamSunrise and shine as a beacon of inspiration, showing us that true leaders excel both in sport and in life.

One team one will
Live without limits.

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Tokyo 2020
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+70

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Meet TEAM SUNRISE

Find out more about TEAM SUNRISE, outstanding athletes that embody the true power of the human spirit. Athletes who challenge themselves to do better, striving to be the best and inspiring others to do the same. Beyond Sport Ambassadors

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Athletics
Basket
Boccia
Fäktning
Cykel
Hockey
Racing
Simning
Bordtennis
Tennis

"My everyday Octane Sub4 is light, comfortable, easy to maneuver, and very long-lasting. It also fits perfectly—which is important at 6 feet 4 inches tall!"

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Abdi Jama

Basket

"Having a top chair as the RGK Grandslam has definitely helped my game."

My Sports Chair:
RGK GrandSlam

My Everyday Chair:

Alfie Hewett

Tennis

"A good wheelchair like the RGK Octane Sub4 that suits your personality and lifestyle means that you can live your own life and make your dreams come true. "

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Anton De Rooij

Basket

"The lightweight design and how it transmits movements make my body and the chair become one."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Asier García

Basket

"My RGK Elite-X has enhanced my game up and down the floor. It's the chair I have been the most comfortable over my 25 years of playing."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Bill Latham

Basket

"My RGK Veypr is extremely lightweight. It is accurately made to fit my body and has a beautiful design that's tailored to both my personality and my style."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Carina de Rooij

Basket

"She is an advocate for inclusive sports, championing physical and mental well-being for people with disabilities."

My Sports Chair:
Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:

Catherine Bergan

Fäktning

"She is a leading star of the Canadian national women's wheelchair basketball team and a dedicated promoter of accessible sports. "

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Cindy Ouellet

Basket

"My sports chair is specifically fitted for my needs, my throw and to be small within the throwing box."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M Sedeo Pro

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M Sedeo Pro

Claire Taggart

Boccia

"The RGK Grand Slam X is light, yet durable, and easy to maneuver. It's the best tennis chair I've had, and I've tried a lot of different brands."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:

Dana Mathewson

Tennis

"I chose wheelchair tennis because it was a sport that I could play whilst in a wheelchair with, and against, my able-bodied friends and family."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

David Wagner

Tennis

"E-hockey is my greatest passion, and with the Quickie Q500, I am not only very fast and agile, but I can also rely on this wheelchair to perform at my best on the field."

My Sports Chair:
Q500 Serien

My Everyday Chair:
Q500 Serien

Dennis Van Den Boomen

Hockey

"My RGK GrandSlam allows me to turn super fast while still having good forward speed."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:

Diede de Groot

Tennis

"It's the best chair ever, and I can't imagine playing again without it. The RGK Elite CX fits perfectly with my game and gives me the extra power on court."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Dirk Passiwan

Basket

"It enables me to do all the things in life and be part of society. It is part of me as a person and fits my style."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Ester Vergeer

Tennis

"What I like most about my Nitrum is how comfortable I feel riding it. Its rigidity, its aesthetics, and how lightweight it is."

My Sports Chair:
Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Gabriel Copola

Bordtennis

"He excels in wheelchair tennis, securing numerous world-class titles and medals in both singles and doubles categories, continually pushing boundaries in every championship."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:

Gordon Reid

Tennis

"The responsiveness and slight movements of my RGK Elite X allow me to be as agile as possible, unlike any chair I have ever experienced."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Gregg Warburton

Basket

"This is my third RGK chair and every time we’ve refined the design down to what really suits me."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Hannah Dodd

Basket

"Having such a lightweight chair means I can live my life exactly the way I want to."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Helen Freeman

Basket

"I feel my Elite X as an extension of my body that gives me the stability and agility to compete at the highest level."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Ignacio Ortega

Basket

"Lightweight, stable to ride and good lucking - what isn't there to like about my QUICKIE Krypton R wheelchair?"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Shark RS

My Everyday Chair:

Jani Peltopuro

Cykel

"My sport represents my overcoming, a way I thought I'd forget the difficulties and innovate."

My Sports Chair:
Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Jovane Guissone

Fäktning

"Since I switched to the RGK Elite X I have been able to compete at the highest level with a chair that is designed to be an extension of my body and compliment my strengths on court."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Kady Dandeneau

Basket

"What I appreciate most about the Nitrum is its sturdiness. I'm not very delicate on a day-to-day basis, and I feel it's very solid, even when I have to move it around a lot every day."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Ksenia Chasteau

Tennis

"The RGK Elite is the fastest, lightest, and most durable chair on the market. It has allowed me to compete on a National team level and quite literally push past the competition."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Lindsey Zurbrugg

Basket

"This is by far the best wheelchair spec that I have ever had."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:

Lucy Shuker

Tennis

"My Krypton wheelchair means for me freedom of movement."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Lucyna Kornobys

Athletics

"My Octane Sub4 took my mobility to a new level. I feel strong, confident, and at one with my wheelchair, which has had a profound impact on my daily life."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Mallory Weggemann

Simning

"My RGK ELITE X is a real gamechanger. It makes training every day very effective and allows you to compete at the highest level"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Marek Wesołowski

Basket

"The way it is built, my Elite X chair is truly one with me. Maintenance is easy to do due to the durability of the chair. "

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Mariska Beijer

Basket

"This sport enhances mental and physical well-being through the enjoyment of the game, competition, and social interaction."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Maximilian Taucher

Tennis

"My Sprint frame feels really stiff and secure, so I feel much more powerful when I race."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Melanie Woods

Racing

"Thanks to the GrandSlam X, I can play tennis at my best."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:

Niels Vink

Tennis

"I regard my RGK Elite X as the best there is out there for basketball."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Nikola Goncin

Basket

"Chair after chair I am still deciphering - whether it’s the chair’s weight, its stiffness, or all of the above - but undeniably, there’s something special about these wheelchairs."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Patrick Anderson

Basket

"I love the reliability and stability of my Shark."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Shark RS

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum Pro

Sergio Garrote

Cykel

"My Octane Sub4 gives me true independence. It’s easy to use every day, it’s comfortable and most importantly, stylish! So I can feel and look great in any outfit!"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Sophie Carrigill

Basket

"My RGK Elite provides me with a great balance of stability, quickness, and agility."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Steven Elliott

Basket

"Allows me to play the game the way I want to play. Allows me to move around the court in the best way possible."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Talen Jourdan

Basket

"A versatile athlete who has excelled in Bicycle Motocross and Mountain Biking, she later redirected her sports career towards wheelchair tennis and basketball."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Tara Llanes

Basket

"My Q300 M Mini is a wheelchair with many possibilities, and despite its power and the number of features it offers, it is very small."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
Q300 M Mini

Teresa Perales

Simning

"My RGK Elite is comfortable, responsive, and looks great."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:

Terry Bywater

Basket

"Thanks to the RGK Elite X, I can practice my sport at the highest level. It's simply the best basketball wheelchair on the market today."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Thomas Böhme

Basket

"You can't be a world-class rider without the right equipment!"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Shark RS

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Vico Merklein

Cykel

"My Octane FX makes my life easier and helps me get where I want to go."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:

ZHU Zhenzhen

Tennis

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Beyond Sport Ambassadors

Meet our exceptional individuals who embody the essence of passion and perseverance. While they may not compete in sports, they excel in diverse fields such as arts, science, technology, and community. Each of them is dedicated to pushing the limits of their potential and making a significant impact in their respective domains.

"In life, despite the setbacks, don't give up. Fight for your dreams. — Olympic skier, and pilot at World Rally Championship and Rally Dakar. "

My Everyday Chair:

Albert Llovera

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"The Q400 M gives me the independence I need. Elevation is freedom; it lifts me to new heights, literally. And the tilt function is my daily ally."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q400 M Sedeo Lite

Alejandro Bocija

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"The light weight and compact dimensions make my RGK Tiga the perfect companion for every day."

My Everyday Chair:

Alain Tuor

Rehab Technician

"An accident thwarted his dream of becoming a football star, but now he raises awareness about the reality of living with disabilities by sharing his personal experiences on social media."

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum Pro

Ander Arteagabeitia

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"He is an advocate for accessible travel and a blogger keen on exploring the world. He ensures to live life to the fullest and encourages others to do the same."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M Sedeo Pro

Cory Lee

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"She has loved swimming since childhood. After becoming paralysed, she found happiness in the water once again and is now dedicated to helping others return to the activities they used to love too."

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Eden Schroeder

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"My Nitrum wheelchair allows me to pursue my greatest passion, namely dancing. To me this means freedom, expression, discovery and much more."

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Florent Devlesaver

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"A former athlete, he is now a motivational author and speaker who believes that disability is a state of mind more than a condition of the body."

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Florian Sitzmann

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"I am proud to represent RGK and Quickie wheelchairs, which provide me with the comfort and freedom that fits my active lifestyle in addition to being beautiful and lightweight."

My Everyday Chair:

Genevieve Halle

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"He is the reason the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation exists, with the aim of finding a cure for spinal cord injuries."

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Hannes Kinigadner

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"Freedom is an understatement! It's so nice to go down walking trails, over sandhills or simply zip along the footpath with the Extreme X8. "

My Everyday Chair:

Jaimen Hudson

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"My Nitrum wheelchair plays an important role in my life; it gives me freedom and independence. It also complements my outfits and looks stylish and high fashion!"

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Katharina Hesener

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"Wheelchair travel blogger who explores the world in her QS5X, advocating for inclusive travel and sharing barrier-free destinations and routes with the community."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE QS5 X

Kim Lumelius

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"Former elite swimmer since the age of three and one of Germany's most prominent disabled athletes, she is now a distinguished keynote speaker."

My Everyday Chair:

Kirsten Bruhn

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"Sport has shaped and defined who I am and what I do in life. As a journalist, I have been lucky enough to report from some of the biggest sporting events in the world. "

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Martin Dougan

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"Renowned Polish singer and songwriter, she proudly represented Poland in Eurovision 2015. Now, she enjoys life to the fullest in her Xenon folding wheelchair."

My Everyday Chair:

Monika Kuszynska

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"Former motocross professional, he is an inspiring personality in the world of motorcycling. He proves that with passion, dedication, and a positive attitude, great things can be achieved in life. "

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Pit Beirer

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"Former mountain biker and ambassador for the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation, he now runs an international sports communications agency and has coached numerous cycling stars."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE QS5 X

Tarek Rasouli

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"Passionate about sports, travel, and adventures, he has become an inspirational figure on social media following a life-changing accident. He shares his daily experiences with a positive outlook."

My Everyday Chair:

Rubén Nova

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"My Nitrum gives me the freedom I need to travel light and safe wherever I go."

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Tirzah López

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"He is the driving force behind the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation. "

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Wolfgang Illek

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"I was raised a fighter and knew giving up was absolutely not an option. This chair has taken me to some pretty wild places and enabled me to continue to live a full life."

My Everyday Chair:
Nitrum

Zac Wolfe

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Stories

Over twenty-five years ago, we observed the wheelchair market and decided to change it radically, to provide each wheelchair user with the potential to live their life to the full with a chair fit for each individual purpose. Today we continue to innovate, so that you can believe, live, inspire. The freedom to explore, to go further, to maximise your potential and achieve your goals are our prime motivators. A product that will be an integral part of your core being is our aim.

Sport Everyday Wheelchairs

The QUICKIE /SOPUR range of sports and everyday wheelchairs raise the bar for what a high performance wheelchair should be. Styled by designers and using ultra-light materials, they are wheelchairs that raise the bar for perfect driving ergonomics. Our TEAM SUNRISE athletes embody the power and spirit of "Live without Limits" - now find out more about the sports and everyday wheelchairs that power their passion. Everyday Wheelchairs

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Elite athletes from all over the world inspiring us beyond sport.

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