That the Parliament commends Ben Sandilands on winning the Gold medal and setting a new world record at the Paris Paralympics in the men’s T20 1500 metres at the Stade de France; understands that his time of 3 minutes 45.40 seconds beat the previous world record by 0.10 seconds and finishing four seconds ahead of his nearest rival; further understands that Ben is a member of Fife Athletic Club and is coached by Steve Doig, training at the Pitreavie Athletic Centre in Dunfermline; believes that his achievements will inspire athletes and fans throughout Scotland, and congratulates Ben Sandilands and the entire British Paralympics team on their achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Bob Doris, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Emma Harper, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Michael Matheson, Stuart McMillan, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White