1980

An historic moment, full of anticipation

An historic moment, full of anticipation
Geilo 1980 Winter Paralympics - Peter Rickards (#22) with his sighted guide Elder Hagen (#1122)

Pre-race – Peter Rickards and guide Elder Hagen

Pre-race – Peter Rickards and guide Elder Hagen
Geilo 1980 Winter Paralympics - Peter Rickards with his sighted guide Elder Hagen

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

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 Grunnsund
1984
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Three Australian athletes participated in these Games: Rodney Mill (Cross-Country Skiing), Kyrra Grunnsund (Alpine Skiing) and Andrew Temple (Alpine Skiing).

Australia at the Innsbruck Winter Paralympics 1984

Australia at the Innsbruck Winter Paralympics 1984
Australian Team leader Ron Finneran at the 1984 Innsbruck Winter Paralympics

GALLERY: Portraits of the Australian Team

GALLERY: Portraits of the Australian Team
2006

James Millar had the most demanding program of the Australians

James Millar had the most demanding program of the Australians