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1992

On the podium again, Russell Short won gold in both discus and shot put

On the podium again, Russell Short won gold in both discus and shot put

Kieran Modra throws the javelin

Kieran Modra throws the javelin

And then Modra heads to the pool

And then Modra heads to the pool
1996

The start of the ‘Modra era’ in cycling

The start of the ‘Modra era’ in cycling
2000

But it wasn’t a smooth ride for Kerry and Kieran Modra

But it wasn’t a smooth ride for Kerry and Kieran Modra
2004

GALLERY: The Kieran Modra Athens’ story – in pictures and words

GALLERY: The Kieran Modra Athens’ story – in pictures and words

And so did the drama

And so did the drama

The roads of Athens could be a place for a ride …

The roads of Athens could be a place for a ride …
2008
Kieran Modra (vision impaired rider, back) and Tyson Lawrence (sighted pilot, front) acknowledge the crowd after their gold medal ride in the men's tandem pursuit at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

Kieran Modra in a familiar position – winning Australia’s first gold medal of the Games

Kieran Modra in a familiar position – winning Australia’s first gold medal of the Games
Kieran Modra (vision impaired rider, back) and Tyson Lawrence (sighted pilot, front) during their gold medal ride in the men's tandem pursuit at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

Tandem Pursuit Modra, Beijing Summer Paralympics

Tandem Pursuit Modra, Beijing Summer Paralympics

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