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Lorraine Te Punga #56

Lorraine Te Punga, New Zealand Paralympian on skis

Lorraine represented New Zealand at the Innsbruck 1988 Paralympic Winter Games. She was the only women in a team of 3 Paralympians, emerging as part of a new generation of Kiwi Para alpine skiers, competing in Para alpine skiing in Giant slalom, slalom and downhill. 
Her passion for sport continued off the slopes as Lorraine worked as a swim school manager until last year. She is now a part time educational support worker.

Lorraine officially received her ‘numbered’ Paralympic pin as part of The Celebration Project in Tauranga in July 2019.

Paralympic Results
Paralympic GamesResult
Innsbruck 1988 Paralympic Winter Games

Profile

  • Hometown: Taupo

  • Born: 3 August 1953

  • Iwi: Ngāti Rangi

  • Ethnicity: NZ Maori

  • Eligible Impairment: Right Leg Above Knee Amputee

  • Games Year: Innsbruck 1988

  • Para Sport: Para alpine skiing

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