Robert Farmer (Paralympian)

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Robert Farmer
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NationalityFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Medal record
Lawn bowls
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1976 Toronto Men's Singles A

Robert Farmer is an Australian Paralympic lawn bowler. At the 1976 Toronto Games, he won a gold medal in the Men's Singles A. [1]

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References

  1. "R. Farmer". International Paralympic Committee Historical Results Database. Retrieved 30 August 2012.