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Nathan Chivers

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Nathan Chivers
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1976-07-18) 18 July 1976 (age 48)
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Australia
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 Salt Lake City Downhill B1–3
Gold medal – first place 2002 Salt Lake City Super-G B1–3
Silver medal – second place 2002 Salt Lake City Giant slalom B1–2

Nathan Chivers (born 18 July 1976)[1] is an Australian guide skier and skis with Bart Bunting, whom he met in high school.[1][2] In this role, he won two gold medals at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games in the men's downhill B1–3 and super-G B1–3 events, and a silver medal at the men's giant slalom B1–2 event.[3] He also competed with Bunting at the 2010 Winter Games, where the pair did not win a medal.[3] In 2001, he had an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship for alpine skiing.[4]

Chivers has a wife, Katy, and two children.[2] He works as a manager at his family's nursery.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Nathan Chivers". Australian Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Jordan, Bev (16 February 2010). "It's snow time for blind Hills skier Bart Bunting". Hills Shire Times. Archived from the original on 8 May 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Athlete Search Results". International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  4. ^ Nihil, G. (2006). Australian Institute of Sport : celebrating excellence. Focus Publishing. p. 107. ISBN 1-921156-16-3.