Ben Oliver (athlete)

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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

  1. ^ "Truro College wheelchair athlete Ben Oliver sets his sights on competing at 2020 Paralympic Games | West Briton". westbriton.co.uk. 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  2. ^ Cornish Guardian: Bodmin wheelchair racer breaks European record | Cornish Guardian, accessdate: June 23, 2016
  3. ^ University of Worcester: Wheelchair Racer in Bid for Rio Glory - University of Worcester, accessdate: June 23, 2016
  4. ^ Cornish Guardian: www.cornishguardian.co.uk/bodmin-wheelchair-racer-ben-oliver-gets-custom/story-25727125-detail/story.html, accessdate: June 23, 2016
  5. ^ http://www.northcornwall-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=101065&headline=Ben%E2%80%99s%20on%20track%20for%20success&sectionIs=sport&searchyear=2016
  6. ^ http://www.westbriton.co.uk/truro-college-wheelchair-athlete-ben-oliver-sets/story-20971878-detail/story.html
  7. ^ https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/latest-news/cornish-athlete-bags-european-record/
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