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Thomas Atkinson (Big Brother 21)

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Height

6' (183 cm)

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Age

20

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British

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: Year, 2004
Birthplace: Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Nationality: British
Hometown: Cumbria, England

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Education

Colleges: Carlisle United Community Sports College, England
Education: Graduation

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Thomas Atkinson

  • Thomas Atkinson was born without a left hand and left leg.
  • Since childhood, he was interested in playing sports and played football with his friends.

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    Thomas Atkinson’s childhood picture with his father
  • He was six years old when he first played football with his elder brother.
  • At seven, he joined the Carlisle City FC football team. For a few years, he played with the team. He used to play with a prosthetic leg.

    Thomas Atkinson at the age of 7
    Thomas Atkinson at the age of 7
  • When he was around nine years old, he started participating in various football matches.
  • He then played for Northbank’s junior football team. Later, the Cumberland Football Association recommended his name to England’s football team. He played in the Under-21 European Championships for England.

    Thomas Atkinson at the age of 12
    Thomas Atkinson at the age of 12
  • He attended various football camps organised by Carlisle United Community Sports Trust. Later, he became a coach at the trust. For a few years, he played football for able-bodied.

    Thomas Atkinson during a football match
    Thomas Atkinson during a football match
  • In 2012, while he was watching the London Paralympics on TV, he watched the race event of the para sprinter Jonnie Peacock. He got so inspired by him that he decided to play as an amputee football player.
  • As a goalkeeper, his team won various football matches for Legia Warszawa and the England Amputee Football Association.

    Thomas Atkinson with Nation League Trophy
    Thomas Atkinson with Nation League Trophy
  • In 2024, he participated in the UK reality TV show ‘Big Brother Series 21.’ The show was aired on ITV2 and hosted by the British TV presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best.

    Thomas Atkinson in Big Brother Series 21
    Thomas Atkinson in Big Brother Series 21
  • In the introduction video, he shared that he would love to be a housemate with the Internet personality Gemma Rose Owen.
  • He also said that if he won the show, he would save the money and later, he would buy a house and car.

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