Kieran Modra
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Kieran Modra is an Australian cyclist, and a Paralympic gold and bronze medalist.
, South Australia
. Visually impaired from birth, Modra competed in athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics
and in both athletics and swimming
at the 1992 Paralympics
in Barcelona
, where he won two bronze medals. Modra then switched to road
and track
racing in 1995, competing in the B3 classification, and became a member of the Australian squad in 1996. He competed at the 1996 Paralympics
in Atlanta, 2000 Paralympics
in Sydney
and the 2004 Paralympics
in Athens
.
At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, Modra set a new Paralympic record of 4:21.451, piloted by Robert Crowe
. The individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3) world record was broken by Modra and Tyson Lawrence
in Bordeax on 21 August 2007, in a time of 4:20.891.
He broke his own world record in the preliminary round of the individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)
with a time of 4:18.961, piloted by Lawrence, they broke the record again in the final with a time of 4:18.166.
At the 2008 Summer Paralympics
, Modra represented Australia
in the 1 km time trial (B&VI 1-3)
and individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)
events, winning a bronze and gold medal, respectively.
He currently resides in Hallet Cove, South Australia
with his wife.
Biography
Modra was born in Port LincolnPort Lincoln, South Australia
- Transport :Port Lincoln is the port for the isolated narrow gauge Eyre Peninsular Railway.There is also a subsidiary port at Proper Bay which may be restored to use for iron ore traffic. The export of iron ore through Port Lincoln has been approved by the South Australian Government. Port...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. Visually impaired from birth, Modra competed in athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics
1988 Summer Paralympics
The 1988 Summer Paralympics were the first Paralympics in 24 years that take place in the same city as the Olympic Games. They took place in Seoul, South Korea. This was the first time the term "Paralympic" came into official use.- Sports :...
and in both athletics and swimming
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
at the 1992 Paralympics
1992 Summer Paralympics
The 1992 Summer Paralympics were the ninth Paralympic Games to be held. They were held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.- Sports :The games consisted of 487 events spread over fifteen sports. Powerlifting and weightlifting were considered to be a single sport...
in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, where he won two bronze medals. Modra then switched to road
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
and track
Track cycling
Track cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using track bicycles....
racing in 1995, competing in the B3 classification, and became a member of the Australian squad in 1996. He competed at the 1996 Paralympics
1996 Summer Paralympics
The 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, USA were held from 16 August to 25 August. It was the first Paralympics to get mass media sponsorship, and had a budget of USD $81 million....
in Atlanta, 2000 Paralympics
2000 Summer Paralympics
The 2000 Paralympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia, from 18 October to 29 October. The eleventh Summer Paralympic Games, an estimated 3800 athletes took part in the Sydney programme. They commenced with the opening ceremony on 18 October 2000...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and the 2004 Paralympics
2004 Summer Paralympics
The 2004 Summer Paralympics were held in Athens, Greece, from September 17 to September 28. The twelfth Paralympic Games, an estimated 4,000 athletes took part in the Athens programme, with ages ranging from 11 to 66. Paralympic events had already taken place during the 2004 Summer Olympics as...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
.
At the 2004 Summer Paralympics, Modra set a new Paralympic record of 4:21.451, piloted by Robert Crowe
Robert Crowe
Robert Crowe is a Paralympic cycling competitor from Australia. He won a bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Games in the Men's Road Race / Time Trial Tandem B1-3 event.-References:...
. The individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3) world record was broken by Modra and Tyson Lawrence
Tyson Lawrence
Tyson Lawrence is a Paralympic cycling competitor from Australia. He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games in the Men's 1 km Time Trial B VI 1-3 event and a gold medal in the Men's Individual Pursuit B VI 1-3 event.-References:...
in Bordeax on 21 August 2007, in a time of 4:20.891.
He broke his own world record in the preliminary round of the individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)
Cycling at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)
The Men's individual pursuit at the 2008 Summer Paralympics took place on August 7 at the Laoshan Velodrome.- Preliminaries :...
with a time of 4:18.961, piloted by Lawrence, they broke the record again in the final with a time of 4:18.166.
At the 2008 Summer Paralympics
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
, Modra represented Australia
Australia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Australia sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country sent 121 officials and 170 athletes in 13 sports to Beijing. It was the country's largest ever Paralympic delegation...
in the 1 km time trial (B&VI 1-3)
Cycling at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 1km time trial (B&VI 1–3)
The Men's 1km time trial at the 2008 Summer Paralympics took place on September 8 at the Laoshan Velodrome.The world record was broken during the event, by Anthony Kappes and his pilot, Barney Storey . They took 0.517 seconds off their previous world record set in 2007.-Records:PR = Paralympic...
and individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)
Cycling at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)
The Men's individual pursuit at the 2008 Summer Paralympics took place on August 7 at the Laoshan Velodrome.- Preliminaries :...
events, winning a bronze and gold medal, respectively.
He currently resides in Hallet Cove, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
with his wife.
Palmarès
2008- Individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)Cycling at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3)The Men's individual pursuit at the 2008 Summer Paralympics took place on August 7 at the Laoshan Velodrome.- Preliminaries :...
, Paralympics2008 Summer ParalympicsThe 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
, Beijing - Kilo (B&VI 1–3)Cycling at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 1km time trial (B&VI 1–3)The Men's 1km time trial at the 2008 Summer Paralympics took place on September 8 at the Laoshan Velodrome.The world record was broken during the event, by Anthony Kappes and his pilot, Barney Storey . They took 0.517 seconds off their previous world record set in 2007.-Records:PR = Paralympic...
, Paralympics2008 Summer ParalympicsThe 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
, Beijing