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World Champion Para Athlete converts to Flogas Autogas

World Champion Para Athlete converts to Flogas Autogas 

Flogas brand ambassador Michael McKillop, who has converted his car to autogas.

Flogas is delighted to announce that its brand ambassador and multi-gold medal winning Paralympian and World Champion Michael McKillop has now converted his car to Flogas Autogas. 

Michael said, “I’m very pleased with the move to Flogas Autogas because I would drive over 1,000 miles a month for training and race meetings in Ireland and the UK. As Autogas is far cheaper than petrol, I’ll certainly notice the positive impact on my wallet!”

2017 is a busy year for Michael, the reigning world champion in the 800 and 1500 metres (T37), who will be attending race meetings across Ireland, including the Belfast International T&F Meet on 24th June as well as defending his titles at the 2017 IPC Para Athletics World Championships in London in July. 

The World Para Athletics Championships will include 213 medal events, featuring approximately 1,300 athletes, and will be held across 10 days of competition. The event will form part of London's Summer of World Athletics when for the first time the World Para Athletics Championships and the IAAF World Championships will be held in the same city.

Paul Ruegg, senior marketing executive, Flogas, said “In addition to his world-renowned achievements, Michael is an excellent role model for up and coming young athletes and Flogas is delighted and proud to have him as their brand ambassador. We wish him the very best of luck at the World Championships.”

LPG Autogas, a cleaner, greener and cheaper alternative to petrol and diesel, is currently used in more than 13 million vehicles operating worldwide.  As well as being cheaper than petrol or diesel, it generates considerably fewer emissions than fossil fuels, contributing to the protection of the environment and human health while also mitigating the threat of climate change.