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Short named Australian flag-bearer

Posted September 5, 2008 20:07:00

Six-time Paralympian Russell Short will carry the Australian flag at tomorrow night's opening ceremony in Beijing.

The 39-year-old visually impaired discus and shot put specialist has won six gold medals at five Paralympic Games.

Short says it is a marvellous honour and a real privilege to be Australia's flag bearer.

Tags: sport, paralympics, australia, china

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