Paul is a two-time Paralympian. He made his Paralympic debut at the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games in Para athletics and Para swimming. Paul won a bronze medal in the 50m Breaststroke 4 event. He then qualified for the Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games where he achieved success claiming gold this time in the 100m Breaststroke 4. Paul has a wife and children and lives in Clive, Hawkes Bay.
Paul received his ‘numbered’ Paralympic pin as part of The Celebration Project in Wellington in November 2020.
On the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games, Paul reflected on his experience in this story.
