Michael Morley (athlete)

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Michael Morley
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NationalityFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Medal record
Athletics
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1984 New York/Stoke Mandeville Men's High Jump A6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1984 New York/Stoke Mandeville Men's Triple Jump A6

Michael Morley is an Australian Paralympic athlete. At the 1984 New York/Stoke Mandeville Games, he won a gold medal in the Men's High Jump A6 event and a bronze medal in the Men's Triple Jump A6 event. [1]

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References

  1. "Athlete Search Results". International Paralympic Committee . Retrieved 22 April 2012.