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Kevin Coombs Kevin Coombs i(A118355 works by)
Born: Established: 30 May 1941 Balranald, Balranald - Hay area, Far South West NSW, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 5 Oct 2023
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Wotjobaluk / Wergaia
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Kevin Coombs suffered spinal injuries at the age of twelve after a gun accident that left him paralysed in 1953. Coombs played in his first Wheelchair Olympics at the age of eighteen and represented Australia in five Olympic Games. He  also competed in twelve overseas Australian teams and on three occasions was Team Captain. On two occasions he was Captain and Coach of the Australian Basketball Team. In 1983 Coombs was awarded the Order of Australia medal for his contribution to disabled sport and Aboriginal welfare. He served as the Manager of the Koori Health Unit in the Victorian Department of Health and in 1984 was the Australian Champion at the Wheelchair Olympics in Alylesbury England.

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