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TURNER NAMED ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

A triumphant win in Rio, has seen Diamond Beach athlete James Turner named as Paralympic Rookie of the Year, in Sydney last night.

The Paralympic champion was a finalist for two awards, after a memorable race in his 800 metre event.

The 20-year-old shaved nearly three seconds off the world record.

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