28 years ago Paul Noble MBE won gold in 200m IM at the Barcelona Paralympic Games in a world record time. It was an amazing race against GB team mate Dave Morton and the great Alvin de Groot from the Netherlands.
Paul remained loyal to Glenrothes Amateur Swimming Club throughout his career where he was coached by Eddie Campbell although he enjoyed a spell under the late Drew Young.
Paul was a five times Paralympian who won medals in New York ’84, Seoul ’88, Barcelona ’92, Atlanta ’96 and Sydney 2000. An amazing competitor on the major occasion and renowned as a fierce opponent.
Congratulations Paul. Wonderful role model for everybody who has followed in your footsteps. Paul is a member of the Scottish Swimming Hall of Fame, Scottish Disability Sport Hall of Fame and of course the Disability Sport Fife Hall of Fame.
Richard Brickley OBE MBE Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees