Thursday 30 November, 2023Dean started swimming as a 14-year-old, taking it up seriously soon afterwards, inspired by a documentary on the Barcelona 1992…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Para sailor Chris made his debut at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. For Para sailing - making its first appearance…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Marilyn represented New Zealand in Wheelchair tennis at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. She continued to represent New Zealand on…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Para sailor Derek made his debut at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. The sport of Para sailing made its first…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Tom was the first New Zealand representative to compete in Boccia, alongside Paralympian Henk Dijkstra at the Paralympic Games. He…
Thursday 30 November, 2023After a rugby accident at school, Grant became the first patient at the Otara Spinal unit that has since provided…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Para swimmer, Sean was part of the team of 42 Paralympians competing to the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. He raced…
Thursday 30 November, 2023As a 20-year-old Sholto Taylor (Ngāti Kahungunu) was a competent sportsman. After a car accident he was left tetraplegic. Soon…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Originally from Katikati, Stacey was part of the New Zealand Paralympic Team competing to the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. She…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Geremy broke his neck in an under-19 club rugby match in Christchurch. During his rehab at the Burwood Spinal Unit…
