Boccia · International
Ireland wins mixed pairs bc3 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics
Ireland took gold in the mixed pairs bc3 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Ireland, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
18–29 October 2000 · Sydney, Australia
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The title
Ireland took gold in the mixed pairs bc3 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Ireland, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
The podium
The silver medal was awarded to Spain of Spain. The runner-up result places Spain alongside the winning delegation in this event.
The bronze medal was awarded to Canada of Canada. These results completed the podium for mixed pairs bc3.
Final and qualifying performances
The medal-winning team rosters include Ireland: John Cronin, Margaret Grant, Spain: Yolanda Martin, Santiago Pesquera and Canada: Paul Gauthier, Alison Kabush. These are the athletes listed in the medal record; the roster does not by itself identify which athletes started a particular heat or final.
The event
The event was contested in the BC3 category shown in the Sydney programme. Its medal result belongs to this specific event and classification; results from other categories or distances are separate competitions.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Ireland — John Cronin, Margaret Grant | Ireland |
| Silver | Spain — Yolanda Martin, Santiago Pesquera | Spain |
| Bronze | Canada — Paul Gauthier, Alison Kabush | Canada |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.