Tag: PARALYMPICS
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JAMES TURNER STILL ON A HIGH FROM PARALYMPICS SUCCESS
James Turner is fresh out of quarantine and back into training after claiming two medals at the Paralympics. The former Diamond Beach local has opened up about his time in Tokyo.
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LUKE BAILEY SETS HIS SIGHTS ON PARIS PARALYMPICS
Luke Bailey has set a new goal – to become the fastest wheelchair sprinter in the world by the next Paralympics. The former Wingham local is still on a high following Tokyo.
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LUKE BAILEY’S PARALYMPICS CAMPAIGN ENDS
Luke Bailey’s quest for gold is over, with the 23 year old failing to reach the T-54 100 metres wheelchair sprint final at the Tokyo Paralympics earlier today. The Wingham local charged to the front early in his heat but was overtaken short of the finish line, finishing fifth. Bailey was well outside his personal…
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WINGHAM’S LUKE BAILEY BOUND FOR THE PARALYMPICS
A lifelong dream has come true for Wingham wheelchair racer Luke Bailey, named in the Australian team for the Tokyo Paralympics. Luke is one of nine Paralympic debutants in the 24 strong athletics team. He heads into the Games as Australia’s number one wheelchair racer… The Paralympics get underway on August 24. (VISION ONLY)
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LUKE BAILEY USING TIME WISELY AHEAD OF PARALYMPICS
The Paralympics may have been postponed, but Luke Bailey isn’t slowing down. The Wingham wheel-chair sprinter is hoping the extra year will give him time to qualify for more events.