West Brownlow[1] (born 1944/1945)[2][a] is an American paralympic archer, athlete and sport shooter. He competed at the 1976, 1980 and 1984 Summer Paralympics.

West Brownlow
Brownlow in 1976
Personal information
Born1944 or 1945 (age 79–80)
Sport
Country United States
SportArchery
Para-athletics
Paralympic shooting
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Archery
Gold medal – first place 1976 Toronto Men's short metric round tetraplegic A-C
Para-athletics
Silver medal – second place 1976 Toronto Men's 60 m 1C
Paralympic shooting
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Stoke Mandeville / New York Men's air pistol 1A-1C
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Stoke Mandeville / New York Men's air rifle kneeling 1A-1C

Life and career

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Brownlow was a ski instructor.[3]

Brownlow competed at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold and silver medal in archery and athletics.[4] He then competed at the 1984 Summer Paralympics, winning two bronze medals in shooting.[5]

Notes

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  1. ^ Brownlow was 31 in 1976

References

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  1. ^ "Handicap no barrier for champ". Press and Sun-Bulletin. Binghamton, New York. June 22, 1980. p. 29. Retrieved September 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "No handicap's too great for TC-bred 'Olympians'". Press and Sun-Bulletin. Binghamton, New York. September 5, 1976. p. 20. Retrieved September 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ "'Handicap' is just a word for a new, active lifestyle". St. Lucie News Tribune. Fort Pierce, Florida. June 4, 1985. p. 17. Retrieved September 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Toronto 1976 Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Stoke Mandeville New York 1984 Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
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