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Motion · S6M-14404 · 9 Sep 2024

Ben Sandilands World Record Win at Paralympic Games

Lodged by Willie Rennie (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Ben Sandilands on winning a Gold medal in the 1500m T20 final at the Paralympics in Paris on 6 September 2024; understands that Ben also set a new world record in the category, completing the race in three minutes and 45.4 seconds; recognises his exceptional achievement, which was witnessed in the Stade de France by Ben’s parents, siblings and grandparents; notes that Ben has been a committed athlete since his talent was spotted at the age of nine; further notes that his victory follows a Gold medal in the same event at the Para Athletic World Championships in 2023; commends Ben’s commitment to running, which has seen him training six days per week, in addition to studying horticulture at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Elmwood; celebrates the achievements of all of Scotland’s Paralympic athletes in Paris, and wishes them well in their future competitions.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.