Hamish MacDonald

Australian Paralympic athlete · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Born 1974 · age 52

Hamish Anderson MacDonald, OAM is an Australian Paralympic athlete. He was born in Melbourne and lives in Canberra. He has cerebral palsy. His achievements and advocacy have made him one of Australia's most respected Paralympians.

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Photos 4

Action shot of MacDonald (seen foreground, in Australian green and gold) during race competition at the 2000 Summer Paralympics

MacDonald in August 2008 showing his 1996 gold medal in shot put

MacDonald during the shout put at the 2012 London Paralympics

Awards

Medal of the Order of Australia1997

Australian Sports Medal

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Australia

Athletes from Australia 6

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Ken Mackay39.1 of 100 Nicholas A'Hern39.1 of 100 Reginald Arnold39.1 of 100

Lisa Oldenhof39.1 of 100 Donald Allan39.1 of 100