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Ben Oliver (athlete)

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Truro College wheelchair athlete Ben Oliver sets his sights on competing at 2020 Paralympic Games | West Briton". westbriton.co.uk. 2014. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  2. ^ University of Worcester: Wheelchair Racer in Bid for Rio Glory - University of Worcester Archived 12 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine, accessdate: June 23, 2016
  3. ^ "Ben's on track for success". 16 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Truro College wheelchair athlete Ben Oliver sets his sights on competing at 2020 Paralympic Games | West Briton". Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Cornish athlete bags European record".