She said: “The world ones are held every two years and this year they were in the Gold Coast, in Australia.
“The aim is to promote organ donation by showing the benefits for people like me.
“When they find where the games are held they go to that area and get people to sign on the register.
“It promotes health for people who have had transplants and encourages people to sign up.
“After my transplant, the health benefits I’ve enjoyed have been unbelievable.
“I’m going to have a week or two off now, and then it’s back to training.”
The World Transplant Games are now 25 years old and attract more than 3,000 competitors from 70 countries.
There is no age limit and apart from the usual physically demanding track and field events there is 10-ping bowling and lawn bowls.
To qualify, those taking part must have had a lifesaving transplant and still be on a regime of immuno-suppressant drugs.
