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Patrick
French

Para-archery

Key Facts

Date of Birth
20 May 1993
Currently resides
Romsey, VIC
Start competing
2022
Impairment
Physical Impairment – Spinal cord injury

Patrick 's Story

Patrick “Frenchie” French suffered a workplace injury in 2015, that left him paralysed and with an acquired brain injury at just 22-years-old. He spent over six months in Melbourne hospitals and in rehabilitation recovering. Patrick had no real interest in wheelchair or Para-sports until he purchased a compound bow to go hunting with. Since then, he’s fallen in love with the sport, and although he’s a relative newcomer he’s quickly showing his skill with his eyes firmly set on representing his nation. Patrick is part of the Archery Australia National Pathways Squad and trains at Diamond Valley Archers. When he’s …

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Major Partners

  • AIS
  • Aus Gov
  • Toyota
  • Woolworths
  • Royal Australian Mint
  • Bupa

Official Partners

  • Allianz
  • Citi
  • Qantas
  • icare
  • Harvey Norman
  • Cadbury
  • Jumbo
  • NDSP
  • Nine
  • University of Queensland
  • QMS
  • News Corp Australia
  • McDonalds
  • RACV Resorts
  • Westfield