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ByCongratulations to Stephen, following his fantastic silver medal win at the Beijing Paralympics. He came back from fourth position to set a new personal best with a throw of 34.37m, which was only surpassed by Tunisia’s Mourad Idoudi’s new world record of 35.77m. Stephen is sure to be disappointed not to have finished first, but he has a silver medal to add to his THREE gold medals, and is sure to be back for London 2012.
Stephen said, “Silver is better than fourth, but obviously I wanted to win. Overall I’m pleased with my performance. The athlete from Tunisia threw a massive PB, but that’s sport… I am determined to come back from this and if I could get a medal, and gold, in London it would be a dream come true. I’ll be training harder and be more prepared than ever to get that.”
You can see lots of press coverage of Stephen’s medal win here.
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August 20th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Stephen, all the best. I’m sure you’ll do us all proud. Personally I’ll be calling in sick for the entire course of the competition. Just for you.
Good luck, you are a true inspiration.
Nik Jones
August 20th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Good luck, hope you bring back something gold…
August 20th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
All the best for Beijing and may your book sell in millions!
Bring back a little Gold.
Rosalind Wyllie
August 21st, 2008 at 9:57 am
Go Stephen! What a star! And, as Nik said, an inspiration to us all. Best wishes for your continuing success.
Sarah Shaw
August 21st, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Have a great time out in Beijing – I know you’ll strive to be the best! Hope you end up with a shiny gold or two.
August 21st, 2008 at 7:15 pm
You’re amazing – an inspiration. Good luck with the competition and enjoy the games.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:26 am
All the best of luck, Stephen, from Gareth and NUDSA
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Will be watching in anticipation – go, Stephen! Enjoy the trip out East and good luck!
Chris G. Allan
August 24th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Hi Stephen,
had a great time at your book launch in Newcastle. Hope you have as great a time in China.
See you for a drink when you
return.
Roger Stutter.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
hi stephen
good luck from all the staff and customers at the bay horse.
Melanie
August 26th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Good luck Stephen! I’m sure you don’t need it though!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Stephen good luck and best wishes on what will be an amazing experience!
David Paterson
Cramlington High School
PE Dept
August 27th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Hey Ste
Good luck mate. I know you won’t need it though.
Bring back a gold eh? Why don’t you do that for us?
From your training mate (who is so proud to say that she trains with such a wonderful stare like you)
Katherine Langton
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Best of luck, Stephen!
September 8th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Just read your book on holiday Stephen, and it was a cracking read, a true inspiration to anybody that reads it.
All the best in Beijing.
September 15th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Congratulations!!!
Regards from Brussels,
Leen
September 16th, 2008 at 1:31 am
HI STEPHEN !!
CONGRATS ON YOU MEDAL, YOU DID US ALL PROUD, (AND THE HAIR LOOKED GREAT TOO)!! GIVE US A WAVE AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY !! AMANDA, JONJOE, VIKKI & JOSH