Sean Finning

Sean Finning (born 22 January 1985) is an Australian cyclist. He competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games where he won a gold medal. He was selected to represent Australia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in cycling as a sighted pilot.

Sean Finning
Portrait of Australian Paralympic Team cyclist Finning
Personal information
NationalityAustralia
Born (1985-01-22) 22 January 1985
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportCycling
ClubCastlemaine CC
Medal record
Cycling
Paralympic Games
2012 London Men's individual pursuit B

Personal

Finning was born on 22 January 1985 in Kyneton, Victoria. He attended Castlemaine Secondary College, leaving school after year 11.[1] As of 2012, he lives in Castlemaine, Victoria[2][3] and works for PJ's Discount Tyres.[1]

Cycling
Bryce Lindores & Sean Finning at the 2012 London Paralympics

Finning is a cyclist.[2] He is a member of the Castlemaine CC.[1]

Finning competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games where he won a gold medal.[2][4] In 2010, he was the sighted pilot for Bryce Lindores at the Segovia Para-cycling World Cup where he earned a gold medal.[3] He competed solo at the 2012 Bendigo International Madison.[4] He was selected to represent Australia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in cycling as a sighted pilot for Bryce Lindores.[5]

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References
  1. "Sean Finning". Cycling Australia. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  2. "Great day for locals - Local News - Sport - Cycling". Ararat Advertiser. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  3. "Tandem collect second World Cup gold for Australia". Australian Paralympic Committee. 13 June 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  4. Dole, Nathan (21 February 2012). "Top guns back on track to chase Bendigo International Madison glory". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  5. "Cyclist Sean Finning last competitor named to Australia's 2012 Paralympic team - Wikinews, the free news source". En.wikinews.org. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
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