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Libby Kosmala – Paralympic history by Don Worley

Libby Kosmala – Paralympic history by Don Worley

    Adelaide Paralympic legend Libby Kosmala in action in the 1970s and 80s.

    At 72, Rio 2016 was her 12th Paralympic appearance.

    These are highlights from the collection of Paralympic films shot by Adelaide dentist and amateur filmmaker Don Worley.

    The collection includes almost 10 hours of footage which helps chronicle the development of the Australian and international Paralympic movement from a time when such material is incredibly scarce.

    This compilation includes footage from the following events:

    — Arnhem 80 – Arnhem, Netherlands, 1980 (NFSA ID: 1461889)

    — Toronto Olympiad for the Physically Disabled – Toronto, Canada, 1976 (NFSA ID 1461959)

    Adelaide Paralympic legend Libby Kosmala in action in the 1970s and 80s.

    At 72, Rio 2016 was her 12th Paralympic appearance.

    These are highlights from the collection of Paralympic films shot by Adelaide dentist and amateur filmmaker Don Worley.

    The collection includes almost 10 hours of footage which helps chronicle the development of the Australian and international Paralympic movement from a time when such material is incredibly scarce.

    This compilation includes footage from the following events:

    — Arnhem 80 – Arnhem, Netherlands, 1980 (NFSA ID: 1461889)

    — Toronto Olympiad for the Physically Disabled – Toronto, Canada, 1976 (NFSA ID 1461959)

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