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Lachlan winning the 200 metre World Championship in
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Without Passion and Perserverance - You Cannot Achieve the ImpossibleLachlan Jones, World Champion and ZEAL Group, Lachlan's proud
sponsor, both understand what it takes to be leaders in their field.
When we heard Lachlan's story, we were all inspired. He has not allowed
his own disabilities or other people's attitudes hold him back from
becoming the world champion athlete he is today, shattering numerous world
records in the process. Lachlan's Switzerland results with us.
Lachlan came second in the 100 & 200 and won the 400, 800 & 1500
races!! He was ranked second in the world in the 800 &
1500!!
Lachlan's achievements included:
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100 metre Gold Medal and World Record at Atlanta Paralympics
1996
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Order of Australia Medal awarded 1997
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200 and 400 metre Paralympic World Champion 1998
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100, 200, 400 and 800 metre World Records held 1999
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2nd place in 100 and 200 metre in the Swiss Trial Paralympics in
2004
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1st place in the 400, 800 and 1500 in the Swiss Trial
Paralympics
Greg Jones wrote an amazing story about his son Lachlan's life,
entitled, 'Walk the Crooked Mile', published by Penguin. The forward
to this book was written by Bryce Courtenay (The Power of One). This
book has reached people across the globe and given inspiration to many
individuals who seek to achieve their goals in life.
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