Tag: Kurt Fearnley
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FEARNLEY ADMITS THERE’S WORK TO DO BEFORE RIO
Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley admits he has work to do if he’s going to win gold at the Paralympics. The 35-year-old has returned home from marathons in Boston and London, where he finished third and second.
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SECOND PLACE FOR KURT FEARNLEY IN LONDON
Newcastle wheelchair racing legend Kurt Fearnley has followed up a third place finish in Boston, by grabbing second at the London Marathon. The Australian held out local hero David Weir, but once again it was Switzerland’s Marcel Hug who crossed the tape first.
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FEARNLEY CAPTURES NATIONAL TITLE AT AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
While Hunter discuss thrower Benn Harradine withdrew from his final to focus on training, there was still success for the region. Kurt Fearnley produced a blistering final lap to claim the national 1500-metre wheelchair title. Meanwhile, Newcastle runner Bridey Delaney also managed a sprint-finish in the women’s 1500. A big lunge on the line saw…
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FEARNLEY BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR WORLD MARATHON MAJORS
He’s just won the Tokyo Marathon for the first time, but there’s no time to rest for Australian wheelchair racer, Kurt Fearnley. The 34-year-old has arrived home from Japan for an intense month of training, ahead of a new world series of events.
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KURT FEARNLEY WINS IN TOKYO
Kurt Fearnley has added yet another marathon title to his impressive list, winning on debut in Tokyo this morning. It’s a great start to the season for the 34 year old, as he continues his quest for gold at this year’s Paralympics in Rio.
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FEARNLEY TO CO-CAPTAIN PARALYMPIC TEAM
Newcastle wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley has been chosen to co-captain Australia’s Paralympic team for Rio, alongside table tennis player, Daniela Di Toro. With nine Paralympics between them, the pair will be our first co-captains since 2004. Fearnley says it’s an honour to take on the role, which is designed to help create a stronger team…
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FEARNLEY TO LEAD AUSSIE PARALYMPIC TEAM TO RIO
Newcastle wheelchair athlete, Kurt Fearnley, has been named a co-captain to lead the Australian Paralympic team to this year’s Rio games. He’ll join six-time Paralympic competitor and para table tennis player, Daniela Di Toro. The pair are the country’s first team co-captains since 2004. Fearnley is a three-time Paralympic gold medallist.
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BIG NAMES FEATURE IN HUNTER TRACK CLASSIC
Victoria’s Morgan Mitchell smashed her personal best in the women’s 400 at last night’s Hunter Track Classic, to boost her Olympic claims. Meanwhile, the Hunter’s Kurt Fearnley scored the narrowest of victories in the wheelchair race.
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FEARNLEY CELEBRATES 10 WINS IN OZ DAY 10K
Newcastle wheelchair racing legend Kurt Fearnley has won his 10th Oz Day 10K title in Sydney, equaling the record set by Louise Sauvage. The 34-year-old crossed the line just shy of the record at 20 minutes and 35 seconds. “Been a long time between drinks. These last few years it’s been a tough couple of…
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KURT FEARNLEY POSTS A-QUALIFYING TIME FOR RIO
Hunter wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley is one step closer to Rio, posting an A-Qualifying time for both the 1500 and 5000 metres at a meet in Canberra. The 34 year-old says he’ll need to repeat that effort to ensure he’s selected for the games.