Thursday 30 November, 2023Growing up in an ultra-competitive sporting environment with her two brothers in Christchurch formed the foundation of Laura Thompson’s future…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Liam had only been competing in the sport of Para athletics for two years prior to competing at the Rio…
Thursday 30 November, 2023As a teenager, John hoped to become an All Black. Following a motorcycle accident, another amputee encouraged him to become…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Trailblazer Viv Gapes (nee Martin) made history at Innsbruck 1984 by becoming New Zealand’s first ever Paralympic Winter Games gold…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Chris featured as one of the trailblazing NZ Paralympic Team (NZPT) that claimed a combined five medals at the Innsbruck…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Aaron represented New Zealand at both the Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. He won a silver medal in…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Rory McSweeney first became involved in Para athletics when he attended a Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Talent Identification programme event…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Evan is well known in New Zealand Para sport for his passion for wheelchair racing. He made his Paralympic debut…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Caitlin has had a love for athletics since she was 11 years of age. Originally from Christchurch, Caitlin made the…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Two-time Paralympian Cristeen Smith has represented New Zealand at both the Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. At her…
