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Kenny Churchill is a British athlete. He was born on May 10, 1975. Kenny is famous for competing in Paralympic sports. He specializes in the javelin throw and shot put. These sports involve throwing objects as far as possible. He is a member of Durham AC.

Kenny Churchill's Paralympic Journey

Kenny has competed in many important events. He has been to five Summer Paralympic Games. These are big sports competitions for athletes with disabilities. Kenny competes in a category called F37. This category is for athletes with cerebral palsy, which affects movement.

Medal Wins and Records

Kenny has won several medals at the Paralympics:

In 1992, he won a bronze medal in the javelin throw in Barcelona.
In 1996, he won a gold medal in the javelin throw in Atlanta. He also won a bronze medal in the shot put that year.
In 2000, he won another gold medal in the javelin throw in Sydney.
In 2004, he won his third gold medal in the javelin throw in Athens. During this event, he set a new world record! He threw the javelin an amazing 48.09 meters.
In 2008, he competed in the javelin throw again. He finished in 6th place at the Paralympics that year.

World Championship Success

Besides the Paralympics, Kenny has also done well in other major competitions:

In 2002, he won a gold medal at the International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships.
In 2006, he earned a silver medal at the same World Championships.

Kenny Churchill is a true champion. He has shown incredible skill and determination throughout his career.

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