Jeremy O'Sullivan
Jeremy O’Sullivan (born 19 August 1989)[1] is an Australian skier and sighted guide for visually impaired skiers. He was Shaun Pianta's guide at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
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| Full name | Jeremy O'Sullivan | ||||
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| Born | 19 August 1989 | ||||
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| Country | Australia | ||||
| Sport | Para-alpine skiing | ||||
| Event(s) | Giant slalom Slalom | ||||
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O'Sullivan was born and raised in Bright, Victoria.[1]
O’Sullivan started competitive alpine skiing in 2000.[1] He became the guide for Shaun Pianta in 2015.[1] Prior to Pianta, O'Sullivan was guide to Jessica Gallagher and Prue Watt.[1] At the 2016/17 World Para-alpine skiing Europa Cup event in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, in their first major international competition, Pianta and O'Sullivan posted career-best scores in the Men’s Super G and Giant Slalom.[1]
At the 2018 Winter Paralympics, Pianta and O'Sullivan competed in two events - 14th in the Men's Giant Slalom Visually Impaired and did not finish in the Men's Slalom Visually Impaired.[2]
References
- "Jeremy O'Sullivan". Australian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- "Shaun Pianta". 2018 Winter Paralympics Official site. Retrieved 18 March 2018.