NZ Para Athlete Number 148 Michael Johnson now going to his 6th Paralympics to represent NZ in para shooting. Kris Edwards talked to Michael about his very first Paralympics in 2004 setting a world record and winning a gold medal. Michael is a para athlete icon - stand by for fascinating stories be ready to find out what it's really like at the Paralympics.

NZ Para Athlete Number 148 Michael Johnson now going to his 6th Paralympics to represent NZ in para shooting. Kris Edwards talked to Michael about his very first Paralympics in 2004 setting a world record and winning a gold medal. Michael is a para athlete icon - stand by for fascinating stories be ready to find out what it's really like at the Paralympics.

Michael Johnson

Look out for this guy at the Paralympics - bronze medalist at this years world champs Kris Edwards chats with Mitch about what it means to represent his country on the world stage - plus he asks him about that day on the roadside, a fluke accident that led to him running with a blade and running fast!

Look out for this guy at the Paralympics - bronze medalist at this years world champs Kris Edwards chats with Mitch about what it means to represent his country on the world stage - plus he asks him about that day on the roadside, a fluke accident that led to him running with a blade and running fast!

Mitch Joynt

Grant Sharman tells Kris Edwards what it's really like at the Paralympics, he knows, he’s been to 4 - twice a wheel black bronze medalist & gold as a coach among his many achievements Grant received the NZ Order of Merit for his services to people with an impairment. In the chat Grant and Kris talk about that fateful day his life changed in the mud during a rugby game at the bottom of a ruck and how he slowly built his life back up despite 11 years straight in the Otara Spinal Unit - its a hell of a story - get ready.

Grant Sharman tells Kris Edwards what it's really like at the Paralympics, he knows, he’s been to 4 - twice a wheel black bronze medalist &amp; gold as a coach among his many achievements Grant received the NZ Order of Merit for his services to people with an impairment. In the chat Grant and Kris talk about that fateful day his life changed in the mud during a rugby game at the bottom of a ruck and how he slowly built his life back up despite 11 years straight in the Otara Spinal Unit - its a hell of a story - get ready.

Grant Sharman

World champion athlete Danielle Aitchison talks through her gold medal win in the 200 metres at the world champs. Danielle and Kris also talked about the normal things in life living with her CP and what it takes to stay at when fatigue is one of your CP symptoms. 

World champion athlete Danielle Aitchison talks through her gold medal win in the 200 metres at the world champs. Danielle and Kris also talked about the normal things in life living with her CP and what it takes to stay at when fatigue is one of your CP symptoms.

Danielle Aitchison

World Champion Cyclists - Gold medalists Anna Taylor & Nicole Murray on their way to Paris competing in the C4 and C5 categories, they came in together and talked about their lives in Cambridge, seeing other champion athletes in the supermarket. What it takes to get selected and what goes through their mind as they sit on their bikes ready for a big race - these gals are inspiring.

World Champion Cyclists - Gold medalists Anna Taylor &amp; Nicole Murray on their way to Paris competing in the C4 and C5 categories, they came in together and talked about their lives in Cambridge, seeing other champion athletes in the supermarket. What it takes to get selected and what goes through their mind as they sit on their bikes ready for a big race - these gals are inspiring.

Anna Taylor & Nicole Murray

What is the Para Podcast

Join host Kris Edwards as he celebrates the incredible journeys of Paralympic athletes heading to the Paris Games. Hear powerful, unfiltered stories from cyclist Nicole Murray, sprinter Mitch Joint, shooter Michael Johnson, and many more. These athletes open up about their personal challenges, triumphant moments, and the pride they feel representing NZ on the world stage. 

Join host Kris Edwards as he celebrates the incredible journeys of Paralympic athletes heading to the Paris Games. Hear powerful, unfiltered stories from cyclist Nicole Murray, sprinter Mitch Joint, shooter Michael Johnson, and many more. These athletes open up about their personal challenges, triumphant moments, and the pride they feel representing NZ on the world stage.

The Para Podcast

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