John Forsberg

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John Forsberg
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Forsberg competing at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta
Personal information
NationalityFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Born (1932-04-15) 15 April 1932 (age 92)
Melbourne
Medal record
Lawn bowls
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 New York/Stoke Mandeville Men's Pairs A6/8
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 New York/Stoke Mandeville Men's Singles A6/8
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1988 Seoul Men's Singles LB3

John Forsberg (born 15 April 1932) [1] is an Australian Paralympic lawn bowls player. He was born in Melbourne and is an amputee. [1] At the 1984 New York/Stoke Mandeville Games, he won two silver medals in the Men's Pairs A6/8 and Men's Singles A6/8events. [2] At the 1988 Seoul Paralympics, he won a bronze medal in the Men's Singles LB3 event. [2] He won five gold medals at the 1990 and 1993 world championships. [1] He also competed in lawn bowls at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Australians at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics: Lawn Bowls". Australian Sports Commission. Archived from the original on 19 January 2000. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "Athlete Search Results". International Paralympic Committee . Retrieved 20 June 2012.