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Paul Hughes

b. 1901

British Paralympic athlete

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About Paul Hughes

Born 1901. Paul Hughes was an athletics competitor.

Paul Hughes is a paralympic athlete from Great Britain competing mainly in category C5 sprint events.

Paul competed in both the 1992 and 1996 Summer Paralympics. In the 1992 games he failed to qualify for the final of the 200 m but won a silver medal in the 100 m behind American Larry Banks who set a new world record. In the 1996 games he finished third in the 100 m winning the bronze medal.

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Important facts

Born
1901
Birth century

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Hughes?

British Paralympic athlete

When was Paul Hughes born?

Paul Hughes was born in 1901.

What was Paul Hughes's occupation?

Paul Hughes was an athletics competitor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Hughes

· Wikidata: Q18687873

· DBpedia: Paul Hughes (athlete)

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