If you do not believe that everyone has a destiny, the story of aspiring Paralympic shooter Glen McMurtrie may change your mind.

Six years after acquiring paraplegia in a dirt bike accident, Glen was driving wearily along a quiet rural road when he phoned a hotel in the next town and asked for a wheelchair-accessible room. There was one available, but when Glen arrived at the hotel a short time later, he was told that it was occupied. The occupant – Australian Para-shooting legend Ashley Adams.

The two men initially had little in common. Glen had not played sport since his accident, but over dinner and a few beers, Ashley’s spirited and unique stories about his shooting exploits inspired Glen to give it a go.

Ashley sold Glen a rifle and told him everything that he needed to know. He taught him strategy and about competing. He also introduced him …

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Date of birth
8 January 1983
Sport
Para-shooting
Past Paralympic Games

Nil

Impairment
Physical Impairment – Paraplegia
How acquired
Dirt bike accident
Residence
Tingalpa, QLD
Occupation
Technical and Further Education teacher
Started competing
2015
First competed for Australia
2017
Sport career highlights

Competing at the 2018 World Shooting Para-sport World Championships in Cheongju, South Korea

Greatest sporting moments

Watching the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

Heroes/role models

Ashley Adams, Jonas Jacobsson

Favourite quote
Steadfast

Disciplines

  • Sport: Para-shooting Discipline: 10m air rifle prone Classification: SH1
  • Sport: Para-shooting Discipline: 10m air rifle standing Classification: SH1

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