About Paul Croft
Born 1951. Paul Croft is an Australian athlete.
Paul Croft (born 11 March 1951) is an Australian arm amputee athlete who has participated in four Summer Paralympic Games. He was the Australian team captain and flag bearer at the 1988 Seoul Paralympics. He was a TAFE business studies teacher in Sydney.
Paralympics career
His first Summer Paralympics was at the 1984 New York Paralympics, where he finished seventh in the Men's 1500m A6 and fourth in the Men's 5000m A6. At the 1988 Seoul Paralympics, he was appointed the Australian team captain. He participated in two sports. In table tennis he competed in the Men's Singles TT7 but did not progress past the preliminary round. At the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, at the age of 49, he was a member of the Australian sitting volleyball team. and a regular swimmer. He has had three knee reconstructions and a serious push bike accident.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Paul Croft?
Australian athlete and Paralympian
When was Paul Croft born?
Paul Croft was born on 11 March 1951 in Sydney.
What is Paul Croft's occupation?
Paul Croft is an athlete.
What nationality is Paul Croft?
Paul Croft is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Croft. https://biography.guide/paul-croft/
MLA: "Paul Croft." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-croft/.
Chicago: "Paul Croft." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-croft/.
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