Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. 

This week’s episode is dedicated to Mark Davies and Kieran Modra; two Paralympian who left us way too soon. 

On this week’s show 

“The Winner is... Sydeny!” 

With the 25th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Paralympics being celebrated at the Sydney Opera House on 18th October, we talk to three Paralympians about their experiences in the lead up to the Games; and during the event itself. 

We also look ahead to Brisbane 2032. 

Anthony Clarke is a Five-Time Paralympian.  You can find out more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Clarke_(judoka) 

Jodi Willis-Roberts competed in both Goalball and Athletics over six Paralympics; you can learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Willis-Roberts  

Malcolm Bennett competed in Sydney 2000 and Athens 2014 as a Middle Distance Runner with Cerebral Palsy.  Find out mere here: https://www.paralympic.org/malcolm-bennett  

You can learn more about he athletes this show is dedicated to here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Davies_(athlete) 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieran_Modra  

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.   

You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story. 

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork 

This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ 

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.&nbsp;
This week&rsquo;s episode is dedicated to Mark Davies and Kieran Modra; two Paralympian who left us way too soon.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s show&nbsp;
&ldquo;The Winner is... Sydeny!&rdquo;&nbsp;
With the 25th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Paralympics being celebrated at the Sydney Opera House on 18th October, we talk to three Paralympians about their experiences in the lead up to the Games; and during the event itself.&nbsp;
We also look ahead to Brisbane 2032.&nbsp;
Anthony Clarke is a Five-Time Paralympian. &nbsp;You can find out more about him here: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Clarke_(judoka)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Clarke_(judoka)</a>&nbsp;
Jodi Willis-Roberts competed in both Goalball and Athletics over six Paralympics; you can learn more here: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Willis-Roberts">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Willis-Roberts</a> &nbsp;
Malcolm Bennett competed in Sydney 2000 and Athens 2014 as a Middle Distance Runner with Cerebral Palsy. &nbsp;Find out mere here: <a href="https://www.paralympic.org/malcolm-bennett">https://www.paralympic.org/malcolm-bennett</a> &nbsp;
You can learn more about he athletes this show is dedicated to here: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Davies_(athlete)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Davies_(athlete)</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieran_Modra">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieran_Modra</a> &nbsp;
Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You may also be interested in joining our choir of angels and telling your story.&nbsp;
EMAIL: <a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.org">studio1@visionaustralia.org</a> or leave comment on the station&rsquo;s Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>&nbsp;
This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at <a href="https://cbf.org.au/">https://cbf.org.au/</a>&nbsp;

Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham present Studio 1 - a weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

Please get in touch with the show. Your experience and insight may help someone else who is going through a similar thing.

Email: studio1@visionaustralia.org :: twitter: https://x.com/varadionetwork  :: Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Sam Rickard and Lizzie Eastham present Studio 1 - a weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.
Please get in touch with the show. Your experience and insight may help someone else who is going through a similar thing.
Email: studio1@visionaustralia.org :: twitter: <a href="https://x.com/varadionetwork">https://x.com/varadionetwork</a>  :: Facebok: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork">https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork</a>

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Vision Australia Radio’s Studio 1 takes a look at life in Australia from a low vision and blind point of view. Each week the show focuses on a different topic from a visually impaired perspective. Our aim is to get the voices, stories, passions and opinions of as many people living with a visual impairment onto the radio as possible. If there’s a subject you think we should cover, please let us know, email: studio1@visionaustralia.com

Vision Australia Radio’s Studio 1 takes a look at life in Australia from a low vision and blind point of view. Each week the show focuses on a different topic from a visually impaired perspective. Our aim is to get the voices, stories, passions and opinions of as many people living with a visual impairment onto the radio as possible. If there’s a subject you think we should cover, please let us know, email: <a href="mailto:studio1@visionaustralia.com">studio1@visionaustralia.com</a>

The Winner is... Sydeny

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