Bob Dixon (athlete) Bob Dixon (athlete) Robert Samuel "Bob" Dixon (1907–11 January 1941) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. In a comparatively weak field, he won the gold medal at the 1934 British Empire Games ahead of the local opposition in London, throwing to beat South Africa's Harry Hart (who was winner of the shot put and discus that year). At national level, he won one javelin title at the Canadian Track and Field Championships, topping the podium in 1934. Dixon spent time in the Vancouver Police Force and played lacrosse with the New Westminster Salmonbellies
José Monteiro (athlete) José Monteiro (athlete) José Monteiro (Algarve) is a Paralympian athlete from Portugal competing mainly in category T46 middle distance events. José Monteiro competed in the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. There he won a silver medal in the men's 800 metres - T46 event. He also competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece, finishing eighth in the men's 800 metres - T46 event and went out in the first round of the men's 1500 metres - T46 event. He also competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China where he went out in the first round