Christopher Mullins on left with team mates

Born with mild Cerebal Palsy, Christopher Mullins’ childhood physiotherapist suggested that he get involved in sport to lessen the likelihood of losing ability to walk as he gets older. It was good advice. Twenty years later, his family were able to watch him run for glory in the 4 x 100 metre relay and win Gold for Australia at the Paralympics Games in Beijing.

Since Chris returned from the Beijing Paralympics a fortnight ago, he hasn’t had much time to show off his Gold medal. “I’ve been too busy trying to finish my nursing assignments, that are due in two weeks,” he says. “The excitement from Beijing is making it hard to settle down and concentrate. I sit down to study but my mind wanders off!”

For now, Chris’s immediate goals are to get his assignments done and finish exams. “And then I can relax,” he laughs.

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Filed under: Division News on October 13th, 2008