Russell Cecchini is a

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athlete from

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competing mainly in category C1 events. Russell competed in the

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, in athletics, boccia and swimming. In Boccia, he won a silver medal in the Men's Individual C1 event. In Swimming, he won a bronze medal in the Men's 25 m Freestyle with Aids C1.

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