Fred Nitz is a wheelchair athlete from Queensland who represented Australia at the 1982 [Far East and South Pacific (FESPIC) Games for the Disabled] in Hong Kong.[1] He medalled in all of his events, winning 3 golds (200m, 400m and 4 x 400m) and 2 silvers (100m and 1500m Paraplegic 2 class).[2] As one of 157 Australian athletes to compete at the 1982 Games, his record contributed significantly to Australia’s win of 315 medals.[3]