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A Paralympics Special

A Paralympics Special

FromIn Touch


A Paralympics Special

FromIn Touch

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There has been more than a year of uncertainty about whether the Olympic and Paralympic games will actually go ahead in Tokyo this year. The Olympics are already in full swing and the Paralympic games will start on the 24th of August. Ahead of the games, we hear from two visually impaired para athletes, Alison Peasgood of triathlon and Elliot Stewart of judo, about how the past year has been. We hear about their training and fitness levels and how they're feeling about heading to Tokyo to compete.

We'll also hear from Team GB's Paralympic Chef de Mission - the woman taking our athletes to the games, Penny Briscoe and BBC World Service's Mani Djazmi on the medal hopefuls for this year.

Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Beth Hemmings
Released:
Jul 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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