Golden girl voted New Zealand’s favourite Paralympian
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Media Release
Friday, 19 September 2008
Golden girl voted New Zealand’s favourite Paralympian
Over the past 14 days, just under 35,000 Kiwis have voted for their favourite 2008 Paralympian to win a Mitsubishi
Outlander VRX.
With just under 50% of all the votes, triple-gold medalist Sophie Pascoe is New Zealand’s favourite Paralympian and the
proud owner of a brand new Outlander – New Zealand’s favourite SUV.
“Sophie is an inspirational young woman and the public recognition is testament to her brilliant achievements at the
Games,” said Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand managing director John Leighton.
In four remarkable races, Sophie won gold in 100m breaststroke, 100m backstroke, 200m medley and silver in 100m
butterfly –bringing home four of the 12 medals won by the New Zealand team.
“International competition is a daunting experience and, at just 15, Sophie has stepped up to the challenge, maintaining
her focus and displaying a maturity beyond her years. It’s a privilege to reward her effort with this great prize,” he
said.
Simply by voting for her favourite Paralympian, Penny Hazard of Christchurch also won an identical Outlander for
herself.
Mitsubishi’s support for Paralympics New Zealand and the New Zealand Olympic Committee will continue through to 2012 and
includes the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics and Paralympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in
London.
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