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'''Eric Pearce''' (1936–1997) was an English Paralympic athlete, who represented Great Britain at the [[1984 Summer Paralympics]].<ref>[http://www.paralympic.org/Sport/Results/search.html?sport=all&games=all&medal=all&npc=all&name=pearce&fname=eric&gender=m Results<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
'''Eric Pearce''' (1936–1997) was an English Paralympic athlete, who represented Great Britain at the [[1984 Summer Paralympics]].<ref>[http://www.paralympic.org/Sport/Results/search.html?sport=all&games=all&medal=all&npc=all&name=pearce&fname=eric&gender=m Results<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


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Pearce was born in [[Nottingham]]. After leaving school, he went to work at [[Gedling, Nottinghamshire|Gedling]] Colliery before joining the [[RAF]]. Eric spent 12 years in the RAF during which he was stationed in [[Cypress]], [[Singapore]], [[Darlington]] and the [[Isle of Man]].
Pearce was born in [[Nottingham]]. After leaving school, he went to work at [[Gedling, Nottinghamshire|Gedling]] Colliery before joining the [[RAF]]. Eric spent 12 years in the RAF during which he was stationed in [[Cypress]], [[Singapore]], [[Darlington]] and the [[Isle of Man]].


After leaving the RAF he returned to work at Gedling Colliery. During this time, he was involved in an accident whereby a roof collapsed on him, injuring his back and leaving him hospitalised for several months. He was unable to work again because he had trouble walking and was forced to use a wheelchair.
After leaving the RAF he returned to work at Gedling Colliery. During this time, he was involved in an accident whereby a roof collapsed on him, injuring his back and leaving him hospitalised for several months. He was unable to work again because he had trouble walking and was reliant on a wheelchair.


After the incident, he began helping disabled children with sports. He also started to train himself to have something to focus on. Eventually, he was offered a place on the team to represent Great Britain at the [[1984 Summer Paralympics]] in [[New York City]].
After the incident, he began helping disabled children with sports. He also started to train himself to have something to focus on. Eventually, he was offered a place on the team to represent Great Britain at the [[1984 Summer Paralympics]] in [[New York City]].


Soon after, he suffered a mild heart attack whilst on holiday in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], ending his sporting career.
Soon after, he had a mild heart attack whilst on holiday in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], ending his sporting career.


Pearce died on 31 March 1997 from [[pancreatic cancer]]. He was 61 years old.
Pearce died on 31 March 1997 from [[pancreatic cancer]]. He was 61 years old.

==1984 Paralympics==
Pearce won three medals for Great Britain at the 1984 Paralympics.

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! Year !! Sport !! Event !! Medal !! Country !! Name
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| 1984 PG || Athletics || Men's Javelin L3 || Bronze || GBR || Pearce, Eric
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| 1984 PG || Athletics || Men's Discus L3 || Gold || GBR || Pearce, Eric
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| 1984 PG || Athletics || Men's Shot Put L3 || Silver || GBR || Pearce, Eric
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 3 November 2024

For other people named Eric Pearce, see Eric Pearce (disambiguation).

Eric Pearce
Personal information
Born1936 (1936)
Nottingham, England
Died1997(1997-00-00) (aged 60–61)
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classL3
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 New York Discus throw L3
Silver medal – second place 1984 New York Shot put L3
Bronze medal – third place 1984 New York Javelin throw L3

Eric Pearce (1936–1997) was an English Paralympic athlete, who represented Great Britain at the 1984 Summer Paralympics.[1]

Biography

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Pearce was born in Nottingham. After leaving school, he went to work at Gedling Colliery before joining the RAF. Eric spent 12 years in the RAF during which he was stationed in Cypress, Singapore, Darlington and the Isle of Man.

After leaving the RAF he returned to work at Gedling Colliery. During this time, he was involved in an accident whereby a roof collapsed on him, injuring his back and leaving him hospitalised for several months. He was unable to work again because he had trouble walking and was reliant on a wheelchair.

After the incident, he began helping disabled children with sports. He also started to train himself to have something to focus on. Eventually, he was offered a place on the team to represent Great Britain at the 1984 Summer Paralympics in New York City.

Soon after, he had a mild heart attack whilst on holiday in Las Vegas, ending his sporting career.

Pearce died on 31 March 1997 from pancreatic cancer. He was 61 years old.

References

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  1. ^ Results


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