1996
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In the lead-up to the 1996 Atlanta Summer Paralympic Games, the APF innovatively altered its approach to developing athlete performance.
Australia at the Atlanta Summer Paralympics 1996
Australia at the Atlanta Summer Paralympics 1996Our stories
List of the members of the 1996 Australian Paralympic Team for the Atlanta Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1996 Summer Paralympics Australian Team List
1996 Summer Paralympics Australian Team List
The Australian Team is formally welcomed to the Games Village
The Australian Team is formally welcomed to the Games Village
You could feel the excitement in the Australian camp from Day 1
You could feel the excitement in the Australian camp from Day 1
Libby Kosmala led the Australian team into the opening ceremony
Libby Kosmala led the Australian team into the opening ceremony
The Australian team marches in the opening ceremony
The Australian team marches in the opening ceremony
The Aussies were out of the blocks and full of running
The Aussies were out of the blocks and full of running
David “Clock” Evans on his way to gold in the 1500m
David “Clock” Evans on his way to gold in the 1500m
Bruce Wallrodt was part of the dominant throws group
Bruce Wallrodt was part of the dominant throws group
Young gun Stephen Eaton started his Paralympic career with discus bronze
Young gun Stephen Eaton started his Paralympic career with discus bronze
June Clark and Pauline Cahill were Australia’s lawn bowls medalists
June Clark and Pauline Cahill were Australia’s lawn bowls medalists
Mmmm – Amy Winters and Tim Matthews seem to have nailed ‘healthy eating’
Mmmm – Amy Winters and Tim Matthews seem to have nailed ‘healthy eating’
Meanwhile, at the open air velodrome, it was brutally hot
Meanwhile, at the open air velodrome, it was brutally hot
While Sandra Smith and Terri Poole took a more ‘ladylike’ approach
While Sandra Smith and Terri Poole took a more ‘ladylike’ approach
Which was not so evident in their response to winning two gold medals
Which was not so evident in their response to winning two gold medals
Transport wasn’t quite as smooth as it had been at other Games
Transport wasn’t quite as smooth as it had been at other Games
The “Gruesome Twosome” on their way to Australia’s first Boccia medal
The “Gruesome Twosome” on their way to Australia’s first Boccia medal
Anthony Clarke on his way to another first for Australia in judo
Anthony Clarke on his way to another first for Australia in judo
The proud judo team – Anthony Clarke with coach Trevor Kschammer
The proud judo team – Anthony Clarke with coach Trevor Kschammer
The Aussie supporters made their presence felt in the stands
The Aussie supporters made their presence felt in the stands
But plenty of action and excitement as Australia’s men made the medal round
But plenty of action and excitement as Australia’s men made the medal round
The women’s goalball team didn’t fare quite as well
The women’s goalball team didn’t fare quite as well
Unusual tennis footwear for Di Toro as she and Hinson finish 4th in doubles
Unusual tennis footwear for Di Toro as she and Hinson finish 4th in doubles
A visit from the Minister for the Olympics and Paralympics
A visit from the Minister for the Olympics and Paralympics
It was difficult for the equestrian team to feel part of the wider team
It was difficult for the equestrian team to feel part of the wider team
Humble beginnings for the Australian wheelchair rugby team
Humble beginnings for the Australian wheelchair rugby team
Powerlifting contributed to the medal tally through veteran Brian McNicholl
Powerlifting contributed to the medal tally through veteran Brian McNicholl
Women’s basketball was at its second Games and Australia just missed a medal
Women’s basketball was at its second Games and Australia just missed a medal
Priya Cooper was again the star of the swimming team
Priya Cooper was again the star of the swimming team
It was time to get serious when Brendan Burkett got a head shave
It was time to get serious when Brendan Burkett got a head shave
Melissa Carlton waits to be called onto the blocks for a race
Melissa Carlton waits to be called onto the blocks for a race
Kingsley Bugarin stands at the top of the podium again in Atlanta
Kingsley Bugarin stands at the top of the podium again in Atlanta
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Our highly skilled and professional medical staff are here to serve you
The physical therapies treatment room in action during the Games
The physical therapies treatment room in action during the Games
Back at the track, there was one clear star for Australia
Back at the track, there was one clear star for Australia
Racing wheelchair design had taken a big leap by Atlanta
Racing wheelchair design had taken a big leap by Atlanta
Having professional coaches was a big advantage for Australia
Having professional coaches was a big advantage for Australia
The team was welcomed home with parades around Australia
The team was welcomed home with parades around Australia
Louise Sauvage was recognised as Paralympian of the Year
Louise Sauvage was recognised as Paralympian of the YearOur stories
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