Richard Oliver
Australian Paralympic athlete and wheelchair basketball player
About Richard Oliver
Born 1955. Richard Oliver is an Australian basketball player and athletics competitor.
Richard Alden Oliver, OAM (born 16 April 1955) is an Australian Paralympic athlete and wheelchair basketball player. He was born in the South Australian town of Gawler. He held the world records in the 100 m and 200 m events. He won a gold medal as part of the winning team at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, for which he received a Medal of the Order of Australia.
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Who is Richard Oliver?
Australian Paralympic athlete and wheelchair basketball player
When was Richard Oliver born?
Richard Oliver was born on 16 April 1955 in Gawler.
What is Richard Oliver's occupation?
Richard Oliver is a basketball player and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Richard Oliver?
Richard Oliver is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Oliver (Paralympian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Oliver. https://biography.guide/richard-oliver-basketball-player/
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