Tanni is a multi-Paralympic medallist, including 11 gold medals, competing as a wheelchair athlete at five Paralympic Games between 1988 and 2004.
Her sporting achievements also include being the six times winner of the London Wheelchair Marathon. As well as, holding over 30 world records throughout her career.
She studied at Loughborough University, gaining an honours degree in Politics and Social Administration, and has been an independent cross-bench member of the House of Lords since 2010.
Tanni combines a wealth of experience as an elite athlete with personal experiences of working as a development officer and a talent pathway coach.
Since her retirement she has taken on a range of appointments and trustee roles both in sport and beyond. These include being Chancellor of Northumbria University and Pro-Chancellor of Staffordshire University, Chair of UK Active, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Women’s Sport and Chair of Trustees for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
In addition she is also currently the chair of Sport Wales where she is accountable to the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport for Sport Wales’ performance and for the delivery of strategic priorities.