Australia’s Kieren Modra set a new Games Record of 71.641 in this qualifying heat of the B2 Sprint Tandem.
The other teams to qualify were Scotland’s Neil Fachie (still pumped from last nights Gold win) in second with 70.498, Welshman Matthew Ellis with 69.170 in third and in fourth qualifying spot was Australia’s Paul Kennedy with 67.969.
Sadly, James Brown from Northern Ireland missed the cut with 63.124.
About Kieran Modra
Impairment Details
He has a visual impairment as a result of being born with a condition called juvenile optic atrophy.
Start of sporting career
He began para-cycling in 1995.
Reason for taking up this sport
“It was a mode of transport for me and I enjoyed the team aspect of cycling.”
Most memorable sporting achievement
Winning gold at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens.
Hero
Training partner Mike Hoile.
