Daniel Whittingham, known as Baz, was a Corporal serving in the Royal Logistics Corp when he was blown up by a Taliban Improvised Explosive Device in January 2009. He eventually had his left leg amputated below the knee. Since his injury, Baz took part in the Help for Heroes and JLR supported Race to Recovery team, where he competed alongside other wounded colleagues in the Dakar Rally. He will be representing the British Armed Forces team in Cycling and Wheelchair Rugby.