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— Richard Whitehead MBE: Losing Both Legs, Winning Paralympic Gold & Redefining What's Possible

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Richard Whitehead MBE: Losing Both Legs, Winning Paralympic Gold & Redefining What's Possible

The Old Paratrooper Podcast

Richard Whitehead MBE is one of Britain's most inspirational Paralympians. Born with a rare condition that led to the amputation of both legs as a child, Richard refused to let disability define his future. Instead, he became a multiple Paralympic and World Champion, breaking world records and inspiring millions with…

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