Lincoln athlete Richard Sargent enjoys 'mind-blowing' Paralympic role
Athlete Richard Sargent, 20, from Lincoln, says flying the flag for the Paralympic Games at the opening ceremony was a "mind-blowing" experience.
He and seven players from the Great Britain under-22 wheelchair basketball team carried the official banner of the games at London's Olympic Park on August 29, watched by millions worldwide.
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Richard Sargent. Picture: SA Images
Team captain Mr Sargent, who attended North Kesteven School, in North Hykeham, and lives in Witham Wharf, Lincoln, said: "The ceremony was mind-blowing. People have asked why I was so stoney faced but I had to be, otherwise I would have cried.
"It was a feeling I have never experienced before."
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by Adrian1208
Sunday, September 09 2012, 12:55AM
“What an honour to carry the flag, he'll remember that untill the day he dies.
Congradulations to all our paralympians on their acheivements at the paralympics, it's been a fantastic event..”