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Kieron Murphy

Athletics

Biography

Impairment information

Type of Impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Classification
F32

Further personal information

Residence
Sutton Coldfield, ENG
Occupation
Athlete

Sport specific information

Why this sport?
He enjoys the competitiveness of the sport.
Club / Team
Birchfield Harriers: Birmingham, ENG
Name of coach
Jim Edwards

International debut

Year
2008
Competing for
Great Britain
Tournament
World Cup
Location
Manchester

General interest

Hobbies
Supporting his favourite football team, Aston Villa. (birchfieldharriers.net, 29 Jan 2010)
Injuries
He suffered a shoulder injury in early 2009 which sidelined him from training for about two months. (morethanthegames.co.uk, 29 Jan 2010)
Other sports
He plays wheelchair hockey and football. (paralympics.org.uk, 29 Jan 2010)

Results

Unit Date Rank
Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games (Beijing, China)
Event Medal Unit Date Rank
Men's Club Throw F32/51 Final Round 7