MP Meets Double Bronze Medal Winning Olympic Hero - 24/10/2008 |
 Paul Goggins MP today met Paralympian Ian Jones to congratulate him on his double bronze winning achievement.
The 18-year old sprint star who lives in Sharston won bronzes in the T44 200m and 400m events in Beijing, setting a new European record and 3 personal bests at the games.
Paul Goggins said: “The whole of Wythenshawe is extremely proud of what Ian has achieved. Not only has he won two Olympic medals on the world stage, he is also a great ambassador for his local area, UK sport and disabled people generally.
“Ian is a positive role model for young people in the Wythenshawe area and an impressive individual. I hope that we can ensure through his success that other young people in the area are able to learn something from his experience.”
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