Ben Oliver (athlete) explained
Ben Oliver (born 17 October 1995) is the current Cornwall county record holder for the 100m and 400m Wheelchair racing.[1]
Oliver who lives in Bodmin Cornwall began racing in 2013 and is ranked best in the world at 800 metres, having set a new European record.Oliver is classified as a T33 athlete for athletes who have Cerebral palsy and is studying Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport at Worcester University.[2]
Oliver is a former pupil of St Mabyn Church of England Primary School and Truro and Penwith College.[3] [4] [5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Truro College wheelchair athlete Ben Oliver sets his sights on competing at 2020 Paralympic Games | West Briton . westbriton.co.uk . 2014 . 2 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141102163132/http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Truro-College-wheelchair-athlete-Ben-Oliver-sets/story-20971878-detail/story.html . 2014-11-02 . dead .
- University of Worcester: Wheelchair Racer in Bid for Rio Glory - University of Worcester, accessdate: June 23, 2016
- Web site: Ben's on track for success. 16 February 2021 .
- Web site: Truro College wheelchair athlete Ben Oliver sets his sights on competing at 2020 Paralympic Games | West Briton . 2016-08-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141102163132/http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Truro-College-wheelchair-athlete-Ben-Oliver-sets/story-20971878-detail/story.html . 2014-11-02 . dead .
- Web site: Cornish athlete bags European record.