John Lindsay O.A.M
Athletics: Track Sprints (100m - 400m)
Date of Birth: 29th January 1970
Place of Birth: Victoria
Memorable Moments: Winning 3 Paralympic Gold Medals
Inspiration and Hero: Vinny Lauwers, the first sailor with a disability to sail solo around the world.
Sporting Achievements: Competed in 5 Paralympic Games
- Seoul 1988
- Barcelona 1992
- Atlanta 1996
- Sydney 2000
- Athens 2004.
- 3 Gold
- 3 Silver
- 3 Bronze
World Records
6 world records in the 100 metre and 200 metre races.
Awards and Recognition
- 1992 Received the Order of Australia medal for my services to sport.
- 1996 The Kingston City Council announced the John Lindsay Reserve at Patterson Lakes.
- 2000 Australia Medal
- 2002 Awarded Best Ever Victorian Disabled Athlete.
John, I remember you from Grade 2 at Mentone Grammar, and have followed your career from a distance, with a great deal of pride and admiration for your achievements. Today, you also became an inspiration for my children, who are learning about resilience, persistence and dedication. I could think of no better example to show them than the boy in the corner of the class photo, who went on to beat the world. Thank you.
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