1980
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Australia sent two competitors to Geilo – Kyrra Grunnsund and Peter Rickards.
Australia at the Geilo Winter Paralympics 1980
Australia at the Geilo Winter Paralympics 1980Our stories
List of the members of the 1980 Australian Paralympic Team for the Geilo Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1980 Winter Paralympics Australian Team List
1980 Winter Paralympics Australian Team List
Opening Ceremony, 2nd ‘Olympic Winter Games for Disabled’
Opening Ceremony, 2nd ‘Olympic Winter Games for Disabled’
Rickards sets off in one of sport’s most demanding events
Rickards sets off in one of sport’s most demanding events
A contrast for Finneran, who was alone four years before
A contrast for Finneran, who was alone four years before
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"I just put my name down as a manager or whatever you call it."
Ron Finneran talks about the role of Chef de Mission
Ron Finneran talks about the role of Chef de Mission
Time for a photo before Grunnsund starts his alpine events
Time for a photo before Grunnsund starts his alpine events
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To compete at the highest level in two different disciplines is amazing."
Nick Dean reflects on the achievements of Kyrra Grunnsund
Nick Dean reflects on the achievements of Kyrra GrunnsundOur stories
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