Neroli Fairhall
New Zealand archer and Paralympic medalist
Born
1944
81 years ago
Died
June 11th, 2006
18 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Became the first paraplegic archer to compete in the Olympic Games, representing New Zealand in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Specialized in target archery and participated in the 1988 Seoul Paralympics, where achieved high individual rankings. Fairhall played a significant role in promoting the inclusion of disabled athletes in archery competitions. A passionate advocate for sports accessibility, contributed to changes that improved opportunities for para-athletes in New Zealand.
Competed in the 1984 Olympics
Won a medal at the 1988 Paralympics
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