12 Facts About Liam Malone

Liam Bevan Malone was born on 23 December 1993 and is a former New Zealand para-athlete, primarily competing in sprint events.

Liam Malone represented New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he won gold medals in the men's 200 metres T44 and 400 metres T44, and the silver medal in the men's 100 metres T44.

Liam Malone grew up in the suburb of Stoke and was educated at Nayland College.

Liam Malone is the grandson of Peter Malone, who served as the mayor of Nelson from 1980 to 1992.

Liam Malone is the great-great-great-grandson of Robert Trimble, a 19th-century member of the New Zealand Parliament, and the great-great-great-great-grandson of Abel Heywood, who served two separate terms as mayor of Manchester in the 1860s and 1870s.

Liam Malone was born with fibular hemimelia in both legs.

Liam Malone was officially selected to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Paralympics on 23 May 2016.

Liam Malone was selected as New Zealand's flag bearer for the 2016 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony.

Liam Malone was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2017 New Year Honours, for his services to athletics.

Liam Malone began working in Artificial Intelligence start-up Soul Machines immediately after retirement.

Liam Malone is led by Oscar Award winner Dr Mark Sagar.

Liam Malone is a popular keynote speaker and is represented by Celebrity Speakers New Zealand.