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1992

And then Modra heads to the pool

And then Modra heads to the pool

On the podium, shot put Gold medallist Jodi Willis-Roberts

On the podium, shot put Gold medallist Jodi Willis-Roberts
1996
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Goalball results at the summer Paralympics from 1996.

Goalball results at the summer Paralympics from 1996

Goalball results at the summer Paralympics from 1996

There was less noise at the goalball

There was less noise at the goalball

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
2000
Rob Crestani shoots during a Goalball match at the Sydney Summer Paralympics.

The goalball get under way and Rob Crestani unleashes

The goalball get under way and Rob Crestani unleashes
Robyn Stephens in action during the Goalball event at the Sydney Summer Paralympics

Robyn Stephens concentrates on her shot

Robyn Stephens concentrates on her shot
Warren Lawton dives to save the ball during Goalball at the Sydney Summer Paralympics.

Warren Lawton saves a penalty

Warren Lawton saves a penalty
Coach Terry Kenaghan in discussion with team during the Goalball event at the Sydney Summer Paralympics.

The ‘father’ of Australian goalball got to coach at a home Games

The ‘father’ of Australian goalball got to coach at a home Games
Jo Ruba dives to block the ball during Goalball at the Sydney Summer Paralympics.

Jo Ruba makes a save

Jo Ruba makes a save
Kerri-Ann King competes in the Goalball at the Sydney Summer Paralympics.

Kerrie-Ann King hunts the ball

Kerrie-Ann King hunts the ball

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