Friday 24 August 2012

ParalympicsGB flagbearer announced as double gold medallist Peter Norfolk - LTA

ParalympicsGB flagbearer announced as double gold medallist Peter Norfolk - LTA: "Wheelchair tennis star Peter Norfolk has today been announced as the flagbearer for the British Paralympic team at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Norfolk, who is 52 years old, was a gold medallist in the Quad Singles event at Beijing 2008 and Athens 2004. He also has a Doubles bronze from Beijing and a Doubles silver from Athens to his name. He is the current world no.3 in singles and no.1 in doubles.
Speaking today Norfolk said: "I'm absolutely blown away to be selected as the British flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony. It was a huge surprise when I was told and I feel it is a very great honour."
Norfolk winning quad singles gold at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games