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Josie Cichockyj is truly one of Britain’s most respected disabled athletes. A remarkable woman that has dedicated twenty five years of her life competing at International level and twelve years as County Disability Sport Officer.

Her bibliographical journey in sport is something that others can only marvel at as they discover the power of sport, from exceptional self-motivation as an athlete and coach, to sharing her much loved story with school children and adults alike.

There are countless achievements and skills and these below are but to name a few on this outstanding journey.

 

Achievements

Athletics

1984 Paralympics, 800m, 1,500m, 5,000m Finalist,
4th Marathon
European Championship, Austria, 800m Silver Medal European Championships, Belgium, Marathon, Silver Medal
26 British Track Records holding every distance from 100m to 5000m
5000m World Track Record, Ireland
London Marathon Winner 1989, Runner Up 1985
Ottawa Marathon Winner 1989
Great North Run Winner 1987
Reading Half Marathon Winner
Leeds Marathon Winner
Gloucester Marathon Winner

 

Basketball

Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Captain,
1989-1992.
1988 Paralympics, Seoule, Korea
1996 Paralympics, Atlanta, USA, 6th Position (highest placed British team)
European Championships, Delden Holland, 1995 Bronze Medal
European Championships, Madrid Spain, 1997, Bronze Medal

Played Wheelchair Basketball at National League level for Bradford Bears, Sheffield Eagles, Runcorn Raiders and Manchester Mavericks

Tennis

Ranked tennis player on the ATP World Wheelchair Tennis Tour

LTA National Doubles Winner
LTA National Singles Runner Up
NW of England Tournament, Division Winner
New York Indoor Tennis Championships, Singles Division Winner
Dallas Tennis Championships, Singles Division Winner
Israel Open Tennis Championships, Singles Division Winner



Table Tennis


1984 Paralympic selection
DSE National Singles Winner
DSE Doubles Single Winner
BTTAD Singles Winner



Awards

Alumini Fellowship Award Bolton University for Services to Sport
North West Achievement Award in recognition of work with Disabled People
Nominated Cheshire Women of the Year 1996
Nominated North of England YMCA Volunteer Award 1996
Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association Personality of the Year 1989
Nominated a finalist at the Winning Women Awards Ceremony 2001
DSE National Achievement Award for Services to Table Tennis

 

National and Local Committee Representation

Co-opted member of the Equal Opportunities Committee, 1987-1989

Acted as Chairperson/Treasurer for Kirklees Sports Association for Disabled. Acted as Team Manager for Club

Publicity and Liasion Officer for the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association. First Female to be elected to National Executive

Vice Chairperson, NW of England Wheelchair Tennis Cub, 1995, Secretary, 1997

Member of the LTA North West Focus Group

Nominated to sit on the Eurozone Wheelchair Basketball Federation for Marketing and Communications

Secretary Manchester Mavericks

Secretary North West Basketball Management Group

 

Employment

Chief Exectuive of Masterspot

Produced Athletic Challenge, Disability Sport Magazine, Editor.

County Disability Sport Officer, Greater Manchester Sport Partnership

Created strategic pathways in sport for disabled people, ranging from establishing clubs, creating coaching opportunities, event management.

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