WATCH: Fin Graham gets clear message from old school Dingwall Academy ahead of Paris Paralympics bid
PUPILS at a Ross-shire secondary have sent a heartfelt message to a local hero going for gold at the Paralympics in Paris.
The former Dingwall Academy pupil has blazed a trail in the sport and encouraged other people to get on their bikes and follow their dreams, returning to his old secondary on a number of occasions.
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Staff and pupils have put together a ‘Go for it, Fin!’ video which sums up their pride ahead of his Parisian endeavours.
The video can be seen on the school’s Facebook page.
The Strathpeffer cyclist will be looking to achieve the one thing left to do in his cycling career and become a Paralympic Games champion.
He will begin his quest for gold in Paris on Friday when he competes in the velodrome in the C3 3000M Individual Pursuit.
He will also take part in the Men’s C3 Individual Time Trial on Wednesday and the Men’s C3 Road Race on Saturday, September 6.
The 24-year-old came away with two silver medals at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo three years ago and has since gone on to win six world titles.
Now Graham says he is heading to Paris with the aim of winning medals in all three events, saying a gold medal would be the icing on the cake.