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William Johnston (athlete)

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William Johnston
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born (1964-04-19) 19 April 1964 (age 60)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Ireland
Paralympic Games
Athletics
Gold medal – first place 1984 New York / Stoke Mandeville Men's Distance Throw C1
Silver medal – second place 1984 New York / Stoke Mandeville Men's Precision Throw C1
Boccia
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Mixed Team C1-C2

William Johnston is a paralympic athlete from Ireland competing mainly in category C1 events.

William has competed in three consecutive Paralympic Games. In 1984, he won a gold and silver medal. In 1988, he failed to win a medal. In 1992, he won a bronze medal as part of Ireland's mixed boccia team.

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