Joyce Murland

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Joyce Murland
Personal information
Full nameJoyce M.K. Murland
Nationality Canada
Born(1937-07-11)11 July 1937
Edmonton, Alberta
Died19 January 2017(2017-01-19) (aged 79)
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Athletics
Silver medal – second place 1972 Heidelberg Women's Javelin 1A
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Heidelberg Women's Shot Put 1A
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Toronto Women's Club Throw 1A
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Toronto Women's Discus Throw 1A
Shooting
Silver medal – second place 1976 Toronto Mixed Rifle Shooting 1A-1C

Joyce M.K. Murland (11 July 1937 – 19 January 2017) was a Canadian wheelchair athlete and Paralympics medalist. She competed in the 1972 and 1976 Summer Paralympics.

She was born in Edmonton and in her early 20s, she met her husband John and they moved to British Columbia. Joyce became involved with wheelchair sports and competed throughout the world.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Joyce Murland | Obituaries". lyndentribune.com. 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2017-04-07.