Billy Monger

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Billy Monger

Learning objective

I am learning about real life hero Billy Monger and what difficulties he has overcome in his life. 

What sport do you think Billy Monger is famous for?

Billy Monger

Billy Edmund Albert Monger was born  on 5 May 1999 and is a British former racing driver who raced in British F4 in 2016 and 2017. 

He now works as a commentator and pundit

What happened to Billy?

In April 2017, whilst in a race, Billy Monger was critically injured in a collision at Donington Park that caused both of his legs to be amputated, one below and the other above the knee.

Billy's nickname

Billy Monger's nickname is Billy Whizz, inspired by the character from the Beano comic. This nickname was given to him by Sung Kang, an actor from the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise, according to a Guardian article. The actor suggested it as a "cool" and "fast" nickname fitting for a racing driver. 

What type of racing does Billy Monger compete in?

1. Running
2. Chariot
3. Swimming
4. Motor Racing

What significant event happened to Billy in 2017?

1. He retired from racing
2. He won a championship
3. He lost both legs in an accident
4. He lost his first race

What is Billy Monger's nickname?

1. Billy the Racer
2. Billy Whizz
3. Billy the Bold
4. Billy the Kid

What is Billy Monger's birth year?

1. 1995
2. 1999
3. 2001
4. 2020

A real life hero...

Billy did not just overcome his disability to race again but went to achieve even more - he competed in a triathlon to raise money for charity. Listen to him explaining how he persevered when he felt he couldn’t do any more.

What character traits did Billy show in completing this challenge?

Do you think Billy is an inspiration to others?

Yes

No

Not sure

Which of Iffley's Core values do you think Billy showed?

1. Resilience
2. Individuality
3. Confidence
4. All of these

His latest challenge...

Billy Monger has since taken on the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii all in aid of Comic Relief.


He tackle a 2.4-mile open water swim, 112-mile cycle AND a 26.2-mile run in intense humidity!

He openly said this was the toughest thing he has ever done!

Activity

Complete your own fact file on Billy Monger