Wheelchair rugby at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
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Wheelchair Rugby
at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
was officially a mixed sport, however no women participated. This was the first year that the sport was an official part of the Paralympic program. It had previously been a demonstration sport
at the 1996 Paralympics. Eight teams took part in the competition.
Wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair rugby, , is a team sport for athletes with a disability. It is currently practiced in over twenty countries around the world and is a Paralympic sport....
at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
2000 Summer Paralympics
The 2000 Paralympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia, from 18 October to 29 October. The eleventh Summer Paralympic Games, an estimated 3800 athletes took part in the Sydney programme. They commenced with the opening ceremony on 18 October 2000...
was officially a mixed sport, however no women participated. This was the first year that the sport was an official part of the Paralympic program. It had previously been a demonstration sport
Demonstration sport
A demonstration sport is a sport which is played to promote itself, most commonly during the Olympic Games, but also at other sporting events.Demonstration sports were officially introduced in 1912 Summer Olympics, when Sweden decided to include glima, traditional Icelandic wrestling, in the...
at the 1996 Paralympics. Eight teams took part in the competition.
Medal summary
| Mixed wheelchair rugby | William Renje Clifton Chunn Wayne Romero Daniel Guillou Troy McGuirk Rick Draney Dean MacCabe Stephen Pate Norman Lyduch Bryan Kirkland Ralph Shadowebs Eddie Crouch |
Bryce Alman Bryce Alman Bryce Alman is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Patrick Ryan Patrick Ryan (rugby) Patrick Ryan is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Garry Croker Garry Croker Garry Croker is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Steve Porter Steve Porter (rugby) Steve Porter is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Tom Kennedy Tom Kennedy (rugby) Tom Kennedy is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Brad Dubberley Brad Dubberley Brad Dubberley is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Clifford Clarke Clifford Clarke Clifford Clarke is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Brett Boylan Brett Boylan Brett Boylan is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Peter Harding Peter Harding (rugby) Peter Harding is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Craig Parsons Craig Parsons (rugby) Craig Parsons is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... Nazim Erdem Nazim Erdem Nazim Erdem is a Paralympic wheelchair ruby union player from Australia. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the mixed wheelchair rugby event.-References:... George Hucks George Hucks George Hucks is from South Australia. He was a member of the Australia national wheelchair rugby team. During a practice in Atlanta prior to the start of the 1996 Summer Paralympics, Hucks broke his kneecap. Hucks, from South Australia, was the team's best player. This was a major loss for the... |
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Group stage
| Team | Wins | Losses | Points | vs. USA | vs. AUS | vs. SWE | vs. SUI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 125:83 | - | 29:27 | 54:29 | 42:27 | |
| 2 | 1 | 108:97 | 27:29 | - | 39:36 | 42:32 | |
| 1 | 2 | 109:128 | 29:54 | 36:39 | - | 44:35 | |
| 0 | 3 | 94:128 | 27:42 | 32:42 | 35:44 | - |
| Team | Wins | Losses | Points | vs. NZL | vs. CAN | vs. GBR | vs. GER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 131:98 | - | 38:31 | 46:37 | 47:30 | |
| 2 | 1 | 104:103 | 31:38 | - | 38:33 | 35:32 | |
| 1 | 2 | 111:122 | 37:46 | 33:38 | - | 41:38 | |
| 0 | 3 | 100:123 | 30:47 | 32:35 | 38:41 | - |
Finals
Final standings
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