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David Griffin

b. 1967

Australian Paralympic swimmer

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Born 1967. David Griffin is an Australian swimmer.

David Griffin (born 1967 in Kempsey, New South Wales) is an Australian swimmer. He lost his right leg above the knee in a tractor accident when he was 11 years of age. At the age of 15 he was noticed by a local swim coach Roger Whitmore and began training in earnest for the NSW Amputee championships.

David competed in the 1984 Games for the Disabled in New York where he won a bronze medal in the 100 m butterfly. At the 1988 Seoul Paralympics he won bronze medals in both the 100 m butterfly and freestyle events.

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1967, Kempsey
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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Griffin?

Australian Paralympic swimmer

When was David Griffin born?

David Griffin was born in 1967 in Kempsey.

What is David Griffin's occupation?

David Griffin is a swimmer.

What nationality is David Griffin?

David Griffin is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Griffin

· Wikidata: Q5234408

· DBpedia: David Griffin (swimmer)

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