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Graeme Ballard

Graeme Ballard

Profile

100m, T36

Funding: World Class Podium

DOB: 19 June 1979

Born: Manchester

Lives: Chorley

Club: Chorley AC

Contact:

Coach: Paula Dunn

 

International Highlights

2002 World Championships Lille 200m bronze,

2003 European Championships Assen 100m silver, 4x100m silver, 200m bronze, 2004 Paralympics Athens 200m bronze

2005 European Championships Espoo 200m gold, 100m 5th

2006 World Championships Assen 100m silver

 

Personal Bests

100m 12.52 (2007), 200m – 24.94 (2007), 400m 56.66 (2007)

 

Career summary

  • Graeme didn't take up athletics till fairly late, aged 20. He began at Beaumont College in Lancaster where he already competed in swimming and football, but then discovered his talent for sprinting.

  • Graeme was named CP Sport Athlete of the year in 2005.

  • Although a full-time athlete Graeme has achieved his coaching qualification, and loves to coach athletics.

  • He enjoys music, playing the piano. He also enjoys filming and computers.

  • Graeme is a Liverpool supporter and a big fan of Steven Gerrard. He is also a keen on photography and works in childcare.

 

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