10 Facts About Darren Gardiner

Darren Gardiner was born on 19 November 1969 and is an Australian Paralympic powerlifter.

Darren Gardiner started powerlifting in 1995, and first represented Australia in 1998.

Darren Gardiner has had the nickname "the bear" since 1997 because of the loud roaring noise he makes during competition.

Darren Gardiner competed at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics but did not win a medal.

Darren Gardiner repeated his silver medal performance in the same event at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.

Darren Gardiner has competed at several other events outside the Paralympics.

Darren Gardiner won a silver medal in 2007 at the European Open.

Darren Gardiner did not compete for most of 2010 due to injury.

Darren Gardiner was selected to compete at the 2012 London Paralympics.

Darren Gardiner's retirement marked the end of his successful 15-year career.