Leading para athlete to be honoured as part of revamped Paisley Museum

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One of Scotland’s leading para athletes is set to be honoured as part of the £45 million refurbishment of Paisley Museum.Ross Paterson, 25, from Paisley, has cerebral palsy, which affects the control, coordination and movement of the right-hand side of his body.Ross competes in the T38 100m, 200m and 400m disciplines and has represented Team Scotland and Team GB in the Commonwealth Games, European Championships and Cerebral Palsy World Games.Now, items which hold fond memories for the runner are set to be part of a display at the refurbished Paisley Museum which celebrate local sporting heroes and their incredible achievements.

Among other items, the silver medal Ross won at the European Championships in Berlin in 2018, will go on display.Ross said: “The medal holds great memories for me.

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