Doug Lyons Explained
Doug Lyons (born 1939/1940)[1] is a Canadian paralympic athlete and weightlifter. He competed at the 1976 and 1980 Summer Paralympics.
Life and career
Lyons was a police officer.[2] [3] [4]
Lyons competed at the 1976 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold and bronze medal in athletics.[5] He then competed at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, winning the gold medal in the men's shot put 4 event.[6]
Notes and References
- News: Doug Lyons--man with a mission. The Hamilton Spectator. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. July 13, 1976. October 19, 2024. 18. Newspapers.com.
- News: U.S. leads with 10: Canada picks up 7th gold. The Times-Transcript. Moncton, Moncton Parish, New Brunswick, Canada. August 7, 1976. October 19, 2024. 18. Newspapers.com.
- News: Doug Lyons gagne le lancer du poids. Le Devoir. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. August 7, 1976. October 19, 2024. 10. Newspapers.com. French.
- News: Canada at its best showing at Physically Disabled Olympics. The Standard. St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. August 12, 1976. October 19, 2024. 30. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games Results. International Paralympic Committee. October 19, 2024.
- Web site: Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games Results. International Paralympic Committee. October 19, 2024.
