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East Lancs Paralympic stars visit Burnley Youth Theatre

1:24pm Tuesday 2nd October 2012

THREE Paralympians visited Burnley Youth Theatre to take part in a conference held by the Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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UPDATED: Ballard proud despite missing out in 200m

7:58pm Thursday 6th September 2012

GRAEME Ballard was unable to add to his 100m silver medal in London last night, but the Chorley sprinter believes he leaves the Olympic Stadium with his head held high.

Graeme aims for second sprinting medal

9:21am Thursday 6th September 2012

GRAEME Ballard is bidding to complete a memorable Paralympic double this evening – and he admits the partisan home crowd can act as an inspiration.

How Chorley sprinter Graeme Ballard overcame the odds to become a medal winner

1:33pm Monday 3rd September 2012

WHEN Paralympian Graeme Ballard was born his father Dennis could hold him in the palm of his hand.

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Ballard wins Paralympic silver on the track

7:00am Monday 3rd September 2012

Chorley sprinter Graeme Ballard won a silver medal in the men's T36 100m tonight.

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Chorley's Ballard battling to defy the odds at the Paralympics

1:16pm Thursday 30th August 2012

GRAEME Ballard is going for gold against the odds at the London Paralympics - having considered quitting sprinting after devastating funding cuts four years ago.

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World record holder Graeme is going for gold at the Paralympics

9:15am Wednesday 29th August 2012

THE proud parents of a Lancashire hopeful are urging the county to get behind their son as the Paralympic Games get underway today.

East Lancashire's Olympic dynamic dozen

4:31pm Wednesday 4th July 2012

The biggest sporting event event is just 23 days away – and East Lancashire will have 12 stars taking place at the Greatest Show on Earth. Here ANDY CRYER takes a look at the local heroes...

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Ballard hits silver streak

3:29pm Thursday 27th May 2010

Chorley’s Graeme Ballard quickly poured cold water on his World Championship hopes despite re-announcing himself on the international stage with a silver medal at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.

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