Joe Harrison (athlete)

Joseph Harrison (born 6 August 1954) is a Canadian Paralympic athlete.

Joe Harrison
Personal information
Full nameJoseph Harrison
NationalityCanadian
Born (1954-08-06) 6 August 1954 (age 70)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Athletics
Gold medal – first place 1976 Toronto Men's 100 m D
Gold medal – first place 1980 Arnhem Men's 400 m D
Silver medal – second place 1980 Arnhem Men's 100 m D

Harrison was born in Saskatoon. He competed in the 1976 and 1980 Summer Paralympics. In the 1976 Paralympics, he won a gold medal in the men's 100 metres. In the 1980 Paralympics, he won a further gold and silver medal. He later competed in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Paralympics in biathlon and cross-country.

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