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| Country | Canada | |||||||
| Sport | Paralympic powerlifting | |||||||
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Al Slater is a former Canadian Paralympic powerlifter. He won the silver medal in the men's 82.5 kg event at the 1984 Summer Paralympics held in Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom and New York City, United States. [1] [2] He also competed in several athletics events. [2]
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The United States Men's Para 7-a-side (Paralympic) National Soccer Team represents the United States in international competitions. It is operated by the United States Soccer Federation. The team finished seventh at the 2015 IPCPF World Championships. They have competed at several Paralympic Games, including the 1984, 1992, 1996, 2004 and 2012 editions. One of their best finishes was in 1996 when they finished fourth. Their head coach is Stuart Sharp. Comedian Josh Blue is one of their former players.
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Kendall Gretsch is an American triathlete, biathlete and cross-country skier. She was born with spina bifida. She has competed in both Summer Paralympics and Winter Paralympics and has a unique distinction of winning gold medals in both Summer Paralympics and Winter Paralympics.
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