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Gerry Tinker of New Zealand (C) fends off Michael Whitehead (L) and Ian Chan (R) of Canada during final Wheelchair Rugby mach between New Zealand and Canada at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, on September 25, 2004 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

"We had the goods": Former Wheel Blacks coach reminisces on 2004 Paralympic Gold

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024, 4:31pm

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.”

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