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Phillipa Gray

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Phillipa Gray
Personal information
Born16 February 1989 (1989-02-16) (age 35)
Thames, New Zealand
Medal record
Track Cycling
Representing  New Zealand
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London Women's individual pursuit
Silver medal – second place 2012 London Women's road time trial
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Women's 1km time trial

Phillipa Gray MNZM (born 16 February 1989 in Thames, New Zealand) is a New Zealand paralympic cyclist.[1][2]

Gray, who is sight and hearing impaired from Usher syndrome, won a gold, silver and bronze medal, with pilot Laura Thompson in the cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[3][4][5]

Gray was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2013 New Year's Honours, for her services to cycling.[6]

References

  1. ^ "New Zealand Paralympic Games Team". www.paralympics.co.nz. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Phillipa Gray". www.london2012.com. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Paralympics 2012: McGlynn & Scott win tandem silver". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Gold medal won by cyclists". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  5. ^ "Tandem pair complete Paralympic medal set". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  6. ^ "New Year Honours List 2013". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.