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1974
Jeff Harrison in the class 1b discus. Jeff is a quadriplegic from SA. In the same class is Ree from Jamaica showing a good deal more strength and mobility. Morris Ireland from QLD in the class 2 discus event. The Kenyan's look more at home in the cold that Eric Russell and Dennia Kay, huddled in blankets. Dennis Kay from SA in class 3. Because of the lower level of his injury he can exert much more rotation in his trunk than those in the higher classes.

Australian Team, Discus, Dunedin Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

Australian Team, Discus, Dunedin Commonwealth Paraplegic Games
1976

Time for a group photo before a long journey

Time for a group photo before a long journey

Eric Russell puts everything into another gold medal performance

Eric Russell puts everything into another gold medal performance

When Eric Russell refused to accept a gold medal

When Eric Russell refused to accept a gold medal

"I told him what he could do with his Games and where he could put them"

Eric Russell tells the story of the Games’ biggest controversy

Eric Russell tells the story of the Games’ biggest controversy
1980

Only the wheelchair team marched in the opening ceremony

Only the wheelchair team marched in the opening ceremony

Perfectly balanced and ready to let fly

Perfectly balanced and ready to let fly

Wayne Patchett was Australia’s most successful athlete in Arnhem

Wayne Patchett was Australia’s most successful athlete in Arnhem
1990

The foundation of the Australian Paralympic Federation

The foundation of the Australian Paralympic Federation

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