George Hucks

Australian wheelchair rugby player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

George Hucks (born 18 January 1968)[1] is an Australian wheelchair rugby player. Born in the South Australian town of Port Augusta, he took up wheelchair rugby in 1994 and began playing for the Australian Steelers in 1995.[2] During a practice in Atlanta before the 1996 Summer Paralympics, Hucks, the team's best player, broke his kneecap.[3] He was part of the national team at the 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens, and 2008 Beijing Paralympics, and won silver medals at the 2000 and 2008 games with the team.[4] He works as a funds officer.[2]

Nationality Australia
Born (1968-01-18) 18 January 1968 (age 58)
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George Hucks
2000 Australian Paralympic team portrait of Hucks
Personal information
Nationality Australia
Born (1968-01-18) 18 January 1968 (age 58)
Medal record
Wheelchair rugby
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2000 SydneyMixed
Silver medal – second place2008 BeijingMixed
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Action shot of Hucks (right) with the ball during a match at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics
Hucks (left) chases the ball during a match at the 2000 Summer Paralympics

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