Kevin Breen

Kevin Breen is a former Irish wheelchair athlete. He won the second London Marathon men's wheelchair race in 1984,[1] defeating second-place winner Mick Karaphillides, whose wheelchair broke during the race, and the previous champion Gordon Perry. In winning, he broke the previous course record by nearly one hour, setting a new record of 2:38:40.[2] He also competed in athletics at the Summer Paralympic Games in 1984, 1988, and 1992.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/marathon-centre/history-london-marathon/race-history/race-report-1984/
  2. ↑ "London Marathon History" (pdf). Flora London Marathon. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
  3. ↑ Results for kevin breen from the International Paralympic Committee


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