Ann Farrell

Ann Farrell (born 1960 or 1961) is a Canadian retired Paralympic athlete. She competed at the 1980 and 1984 Paralympics in Athletics.[2] Farrell is an amputee, having lost her lower left leg in a train accident when she was four years old.[1]

Ann Farrell
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born1960 or 1961 (age 61–62)[1]
Botwood, Newfoundland, Canada
Sport
CountryCanada
SportAthletics
Medal record
Athletics at the Summer Paralympics
Representing  Canada
Paralympics
Gold medal – first place1980 ArnhemWomen's 100m C
Gold medal – first place1980 ArnhemWomen's long jump C
Gold medal – first place1980 ArnhemWomen's discus throw C
Gold medal – first place1980 ArnhemWomen's javelin throw C
Gold medal – first place1980 ArnhemWomen's shot put C
Gold medal – first place1984 Stoke Mandeville
/ New York		Women's javelin throw A4
Bronze medal – third place1984 Stoke Mandeville
/ New York		Women's 100m A4
Bronze medal – third place1984 Stoke Mandeville
/ New York		Women's 400m A4

References
  1. "Disables Canadian wins fifth gold medal in track". The Gazette. July 2, 1980. p. 55. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  2. "Anne Farrell - Athletics | Paralympic Athlete Profile".
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