Ben Oliver (athlete)
Ben Oliver (born 17 October 1995) is the current Cornwall county record holder for the 100m and 400m Wheelchair racing.[1]
Oliver who lives in Bodmin Cornwall began racing in 2013 and is ranked best in the world at 800 metres, having set a new European record.[2] Oliver is classified as a T33 athlete for athletes who have Cerebral palsy and is studying Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport at Worcester University.[3]
Oliver is a former pupil of St Mabyn Church of England Primary School[4] and Truro and Penwith College.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Truro College wheelchair athlete Ben Oliver sets his sights on competing at 2020 Paralympic Games | West Briton". westbriton.co.uk. 2014. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Cornish Guardian: Bodmin wheelchair racer breaks European record | Cornish Guardian[permanent dead link], accessdate: June 23, 2016
- ^ University of Worcester: Wheelchair Racer in Bid for Rio Glory - University of Worcester Archived 12 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine, accessdate: June 23, 2016
- ^ Cornish Guardian: www.cornishguardian.co.uk/bodmin-wheelchair-racer-ben-oliver-gets-custom/story-25727125-detail/story.html[permanent dead link], accessdate: June 23, 2016
- ^ "Ben's on track for success". 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Truro College wheelchair athlete Ben Oliver sets his sights on competing at 2020 Paralympic Games | West Briton". Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
- ^ "Cornish athlete bags European record".