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Modra was born in Port Lincoln, South Australia, and has been visually impaired since birth. His sister is Tania Modra, who piloted Sarnya Parker in tandem cycling at the 2000 Sydney Games, where the pair won two gold medals. He married Kerry Modra (née Golding) in May 1997, who he met at a friend's 21st birthday party, and they have three children.
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