Irish Matcheke Physically challenged Statistics: Date of Birth: 1987 12 08 Weight: 78kg Disability: Left arm Paralyzed Sport: Cycling, Track Classification: C5 Origin of disability: I was involved in a car accident which caused nerve damage to my left arm as well as my left ear. Sport Achievements: Date Event Description & Venues Position 2009 - 2011 UCI World Track Championships Track cycling, in Manchester, England. completed 2011 Nedbank National Championships for the Physically disabled Gold medal in the 1000km time trial (Track) 1st 2011 Nedbank National Championships for the Physically disabled Silver medal in the road event 2nd 2011 94.7 cycle challenge 94.7 km (road) Gold medallion) 1st (disabled section) 2012 Nedbank National Championships for the Physically disabled Silver Medal in the road event 2nd 2007 Received the Mayoral Award at the Ekurhuleni District for the Sportsmen of the year. Received the Mayoral Award at the Ekurhuleni District for the Sportsmen of the year. Finalist