Gary Collins-Simpson
Gary Collins-Simpson (born November 1961) is a Canadian retired Paralympic swimmer.[1] He competed at the 1980 Paralympics, winning three medals.[2]
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| Nationality | Canadian | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 1961 (age 58) Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Canada | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Collins-Simpson was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in British Columbia and had his left left amputated below the knee at the age of five after he was hit by a semi trailer while riding his bicycle. He later attended the University of British Columbia.[1]
References
- "The best in his element". The Vancouver Sun. October 19, 1982. p. D2. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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