Kyle Pettey
DOB: September 1983
Sport: Athletics
Please list accomplishments / highlights (including placing, location, dates, titles, awards, etc.):
Sydney Paralympics 2000 – 2 Silver Medals (shot put & discus)
2004 Athens Paralympics – 5th discus, 10th shot put
2005 Winter Paralympics Championships – 2nd place hockey
What do you like best about competing or playing sports?
Winning.
What sport do you play and how did you decide to do this sport?
Athletics - was told about disabled Track & Field through a treatment centre. Went to a couple local meets and have kept competing.
What are your goals for the future?
To compete in Beijing at the 2008 Paralympics
What advice would you have for someone just starting in the sport that you are in?
Stay with it. It might mbe hard in the beginning, but when it all comes together, it will all be worth it.
