Friday 21 August, 2026To mark the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games we focus on the appropriately numbered Paralympian #96 Duane…
Thursday 20 August, 2026A 34-strong NZ Paralympic Team enjoyed a memorable Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games by winning a total of 18 medals including…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Colin was involved in Shooting Para sport for 23 years, from 1982 through to 2004 and has spina bifida. He…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Peter was born with a condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome. He was born without all four limbs. From a young age…
Thursday 30 November, 2023In the 90’s Para swimmer Jenny Newstead became a household name after making her Paralympic debut at the Barcelona 1992…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Belinda represented New Zealand at both the Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. She competed in Para swimming. The…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Paul was part of the first ever Wheelchair rugby team – the Wheel Blacks – and competed over two Paralympic…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Raised in the sunny Hawkes Bay in New Zealand, Duane was an able bodied, competitive triathlete, until 1990 when his…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Steve was part of the New Zealand Wheelchair rugby team – the Wheel Blacks at three consecutive Paralympic Games. His…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Jason lost his eyes when he was 2 years old. He soon became involved in Para sport, and Para swimming…
