DUMFRIES Paralympian Nathan Macqueen hopes to seal his place on both the podium and at the front of the queue at Disneyland.
The 33-year-old started his 2024 Games campaign yesterday in the men’s individual archery compound open ranking round, finishing sixth with a score of 696 – a season’s best. He will play in the last 16 elimination round again this afternoon, Friday, against Slovakian Martin Doric.
Nathan is also in the team compound event.
Before the event, he said: “I’ve been shooting pretty well.
“I ended up with a chest infection recently which set me back a wee bit but I’m back to shooting my best again.
“Things started to ramp up about a month ago and I’m just trying to hold the level.
“To be back at a Games is amazing, I never thought I would make one Games never mind my third.
“I’m hoping I can thrive with the crowds back; I watched the archery at the Olympics, and it looked like a big old crowd.
“It will be the biggest crowd I’ve ever shot in front of so I’m relishing it but hoping I don’t get too nervy or excited.
“I’m going to just try and ignore everybody, not look up and focus on me and the target.”
Nathan’s wife and son are both out in Paris to support him and after he’s finished competing, the family are heading to Disney.
Nathan added: “If I have a medal with me, hopefully I can get to the front of the queues!”
