Mark Edwards (skier)

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Mark Edwards
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NationalityFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Medal record
Men's para alpine skiing
Representing Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1984 Innsbruck Downhill LW3

Mark Edwards is a Paralympic medalist from New Zealand who competed in alpine skiing. He competed in the 1984 Winter Paralympics where he won a bronze medal in downhill. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "1984 New Zealand Paralympic Medal Winners". Paralympics.org.nz. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "New Zealand Medalists". International Paralympic Committee . Retrieved 1 January 2012.