Biography
Started: He has been involved in competitive shooting for several decades, but only took up shooting Para sport in 2009. (paralympics.org.nz, 01 Sep 2016)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (paralympics.org.nz, 07 Mar 2024; stuff.co.nz, 13 Mar 2024; rnz.co.nz, 13 Mar 2024; paralympics.org.nz, 13 Mar 2024)
Awards: He was awarded the 2016 Harold O'Callaghan Trophy by Parafed Wellington in New Zealand. (parafedwellington.co.nz, 2017)
In 2014 he received the Parafed Wellington Trophy. (parafedwellington.co.nz, 14 Mar 2014)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked as a mass metrologist, which involves the study of units and standards of measurement. (paralympics.org.nz, 21 Nov 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 27, 1962
Place of ResidenceWAIRARAPA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachJanelle McGirr [national]; Jodie Loveday [national]; Beant Kaur [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 103.7 |
| 37 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 596.1 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 8 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2010 | Zagreb, CRO | 703.0 |
| 28 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2014 | Suhl, GER | 627.4 |
| 29 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2010 | Zagreb, CRO | |
| 33 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 625.2 |
| 39 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2014 | Suhl, GER | 598.8 |
| 49 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 624.9 |
| 49 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 595.8 |
| 51 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 626.2 |
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