Lee Cox (athlete)

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1. When was Lee Cox (athlete) born?7 April 1981
2. Where was Lee Cox (athlete) born?Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
3. What is the sporting discipline?Paralympic Track and Field
4. Who is Lee Cox?Lee Cox is an Australian Paralympic athlete who has won many medals in track and field. He was born in 1981 in Hamilton, Victoria.
5. What medals did Lee Cox win at the 1996 Pacific School Games?He won two gold medals in the 400m and discus, and four silver medals in the 100m, 200m, long jump, and triple jump.

Proprioception: The body's ability to sense its position and movement in space without relying on sight.
Kinetic Chain: The sequential movement of body segments during an athletic action, transferring energy.
FESPIC Games: A major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, a precursor to the Asian Para Games.