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EPISODE · Sep 21, 2024 · 10 MIN

Grant Sharman: Former Coach for the Wheel Blacks discusses the team's 2004 Paralympic Gold Medal in Athens

from Weekend Sport with Jason Pine · host Newstalk ZB

Two decades, a simple team talk and a gold medal.  This weekend the 2004 Wheel Blacks are reuniting to celebrate their feat from 20 years ago at the Athens Paralympics, when they won wheelchair rugby gold.  Coach of the winning side Grant Sharman joined Piney to reminisce about the win and share what he said to the side ahead of the match.  “Enjoy what you're doing. Sorry, process stick to process, but the biggie was have fun, have fun out there. You know, you never know when you're back, and they did.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two decades, a simple team talk and a gold medal.  This weekend the 2004 Wheel Blacks are reuniting to celebrate their feat from 20 years ago at the Athens Paralympics, when they won wheelchair rugby gold.  Coach of the winning side Grant Sharman...

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