Donate Now
News posted on Friday 6 September, 2024

Nicole Murray withdraws from C4-5 Road Race

Para cyclist Nicole Murray competes in the velodrome in the Women's C4-5 500m Time Trial.

Paralympian #222 Nicole Murray has opted to withdraw from her final Para cycling race at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games due to illness.

The Paralympic bronze medallist had been due to start in the C4-5 Road Race on Friday evening, New Zealand time.

New Zealand Paralympic Team Chef de Mission, Raylene Bates said: “Nicole has been supported by the medical staff and has made the decision in conjunction with them to withdraw.”

“The team is very proud of Nicole’s bronze medal in the C5 3000m Individual Pursuit.”

Besides her bronze medal in the Women’s C5 Individual Pursuit, Murray set a national record in the qualification for the Women’s C4-5 500m Time Trial and placed fifth in the final. She also finished fourth in the Women’s C5 Individual Time Trial on the road.  

You may also like

  • Blurred image of a bike competing on a velodrome.

    Para Sport Performance Wrap

    Paralympians and Para athletes fly high at Glasgow 2026 Paralympians and Para athletes excelled for New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming a record-breaking nine medals – three gold, three silver and three bronze – across…
    Read More about Para Sport Performance Wrap.
  • Paralympian #10 Reuben Ngata throws a shotput.

    Toronto 1976 Time Tunnel – Reuben Ngata 

    Pioneering Paralympian #10 Reuben Ngata sadly passed away in September last year. In the second in our series marking the 50th anniversary of the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games, we reflect on his remarkable life through the…
    Read More about Toronto 1976 Time Tunnel – Reuben Ngata .

Official Partners

Official Suppliers

Funding Partners