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Chris Nicholls #21

NZ Paralympian Chris Nicholls

Chris was part of the team of 10 Kiwi Paralympians who represented New Zealand at the Heidelberg 1972 Paralympic Games in Germany. Chris competed in a number of events across Para swimming, Para athletics and Para archery. He just missed the podium in the 50m Freestyle 3, finishing 4th in the final. Chris was a paraplegic. Chris has passed away. His family may still live in Christchurch.

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