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Motion · S6M-14391 · 6 Sep 2024

Ben Sandilands Wins Gold and Smashes World Record at Paralympics

Lodged by David Torrance (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends Ben Sandilands on winning the Gold medal and setting a new world record at the Paris Paralympics in the men’s T20 1500 metres at the Stade de France; understands that his time of 3 minutes 45.40 seconds beat the previous world record by 0.10 seconds and finishing four seconds ahead of his nearest rival; further understands that Ben is a member of Fife Athletic Club and is coached by Steve Doig, training at the Pitreavie Athletic Centre in Dunfermline; believes that his achievements will inspire athletes and fans throughout Scotland, and congratulates Ben Sandilands and the entire British Paralympics team on their achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.