Team announced for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

New Zealand team announced for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

With only 128 days until the start of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is thrilled to confirm the selection of three top athletes to represent New Zealand at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games in March.

The team is a mix of one experienced Paralympic gold medallist and two athletes making their debut at Paralympic Games level. The team includes:
Adam Hall (Wanaka) – Alpine Skiing - Standing Ski
(Gold medallist at Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games)
Carl Murphy (Lake Hawea) – Para-Snowboard - Snowboard Cross
(Debut at Paralympic Winter Games)
Corey Peters (Wanaka) – Alpine Skiing - Sit Ski
(Debut at Paralympic Winter Games).

Fiona Allan (Paralympic New Zealand, CEO) says, “This small but hugely talented team will be heading to Sochi with the target of bringing home 2 gold medals.” She continues, “With the support of High Performance Sport New Zealand, we have worked closely with Snow Sports NZ to ensure athletes are best supported to perform at the Paralympic Games and achieve this target.”
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