1976
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196 athletes from 16 countries competed in the first winter Paralympics in Örnsköldsvik. Australia’s only participant was Ron Finneran.
Australia at the Örnsköldsvik Winter Paralympics 1976
Australia at the Örnsköldsvik Winter Paralympics 1976
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"By all means put your name down."
Ron Finneran talks about the very informal selection process for the 1976 winter Paralympics.
Ron Finneran talks about the very informal selection process for the 1976 winter Paralympics.
Ron Finneran carried the Australian flag at the opening ceremony of the first winter Paralympics
Ron Finneran carried the Australian flag at the opening ceremony of the first winter Paralympics
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"I was told: 'You're not going anywhere boyo.'"
Ron Finneran on his response when told he couldn’t compete in Ornskoldsvik.
Ron Finneran on his response when told he couldn’t compete in Ornskoldsvik.Choose fields
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