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IWRF Ranking 9th IWRF Zone IWRF Asia-Oceania National Federation New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Association Coach Greg MitchellParalympic Games Appearances 4 Medals 
Gold: 2004
Bronze: 1996 2000World Championships Appearances 5 Medals 
Silver: 1998, 2006
Bronze: 1995IWRF Asia-Oceania Championship Appearances 5 Medals 
Gold: 2005
Silver: 2001, 2003, 2009
Bronze: 2007Uniforms 
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DarkThe Wheel Blacks are the national wheelchair rugby team of New Zealand. The team won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.[1] The 2008 Wheel Blacks were captained by Tim Johnson and coached by Grant Sharman.[2] Since 2009, the team is coached by Greg Mitchell.
Johnson captained the Wheel Blacks at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, although the team finished third in their group, salvaging fifth overall in the consolation matches.[3]
References
- ^ "Paralympians aim for Medals in Beijing", NZ Live, July 16, 2008
- ^ Interview with Grant Sharman by Brent Ward, rugbyfoundation.com, October 24, 2007
- ^ "New Zealand to send a 30-strong team to Beijing Paralympic Games", Xinhua, May 7, 2008
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