he competed in the 1992 summer paralympics in barcelona, spain. there he finished fourth in the men's shot putt – thw2 event, finished fifth in the men's javelin throw – thw2 event, finished twelve in the men's discus throw – thw2-3 event, finished seventh in the men's 200 metres – tw2 event and went out in the first round of the men's 800 metres – tw2 event. he also competed at the 1996 summer paralympics in atlanta, united states. there he won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw – f51 event and finished sixth in the men's shot putt – f51 event. he also competed at the 2000 summer paralympics in sydney, australia. there he won a gold medal in the men's pentathlon – p53 event, a gold medal in the men's javelin throw – f52 event and finished fourth in the men's shot putt – f52 event. he also competed at the 2004 summer paralympics in atlanta, united states. there he finished twelve in the men's javelin throw – f52-53 event and finished ninth in the men's shot putt – f52 event. in the 2001 new year honours, he was appointed a member of the new zealand order of merit, for services to sport.