Monday, 3 September 2012

Hunter Athletes Shine at Paralympics


The Hunter region have seen some great results from athletes in this weekends Paralympics. 

Wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley won silver in this morning’s 5000m race, just missing out on gold which was won by Englands David Weir. 

Gilleston Heights teenager, Maddy Elliot competed in the S-8 50m freestyle and won her second medal at the games to go with her bronze in the 400m freestyle.