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Motion · S6M-10002 · 19 Jul 2023

Ben Sandilands Wins T20 1500m Para Athletics World Crown in Record Time

Lodged by David Torrance (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament applauds Ben Sandilands, of Kirkcaldy, who won a gold medal in the T20 1500m Para Athletics World Championship race in Paris on 17 July 2023; understands that Ben, who was fifth with just 200m remaining, produced a blistering finish to take the honours in 3:52.42, breaking his own European record and setting a new championship record; recognises that Ben was part of a trio of Fife athletes, all coached by Steve Doig, who contested the final, with Fife AC’s Owen Miller finishing seventh in 3:58.22 and Steven Bryce, a member of Victoria Park City of Glasgow Athletics Club, coming 13th in 4:03.80; notes that Ben is targeting an appearance at T20s most prestigious event, the Paralympics, with the next staging due to be held in Paris from 28 August to 8 September 2024; celebrates Ben’s drive and determination to become the best athlete he can be, and wishes him all the best in his ambition to reach the Paralympics, as well as all other events he competes in.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.