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USA’s Jeremy Campbell, Jessica Long win ESPYs
The American discus thrower and swimmer – both Paralympic champions – were named Best Male and Female Athlete with a Disability, respectively. 19 Jul 2013
Jeremy Campbell won the men's discus F44 gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
The ESPYs, short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award, are the biggest sports awards show in the US, put on annually by American sports network ESPN.
American discus thrower Jeremy Campbell and swimmer Jessica Long won ESPY awards on Wednesday evening (17 July) for Best Male Athlete with a Disability and Best Female Athlete with a Disability, respectively.
The ESPYs, short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award, are the biggest sports awards show in the US, put on annually by American sports network ESPN.
Campbell won Paralympic gold at London 2012 in the men’s discus F44 in addition to becoming the first para-athlete to throw over 60m last year in competition. He set a new world-record mark in the event with a throw of 63.46m.
He is now set to compete at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France, which begin on Friday (19 July).
Long won eight medals in the pool at London 2012, including five golds, two silvers and a bronze. She also set two new world records along the way.
Her eyes are now set on the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships, which take place from 12-18 August in Montreal, Canada.
Other finalists for the Best Male Athlete with a Disability award included: Jeff Fabry (archery), Raymond Martin (athletics), Bradley Snyder (swimming) and Tyler Walker (alpine skiing).
Other finalists for the Best Female Athlete with a Disability award included: Tatyana McFadden (athletics), Muffy Davis (cycling), Victoria Arlen (swimming) and Shirley Reilly (athletics).
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USA's Jessica Long won the gold medal during the women's 100m freestyle - S8 final at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
