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First Quadriplegic to Compete in the Iron Man Contest Jan 16, 2014 0:09:34 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Jan 16, 2014 0:09:34 GMT -8

This video presents the story of the South African, Pieter du Preez who has become the first quadriplegic to ever compete in the Iron Man competition.

He was paralyzed 10 years ago in a cycling accident and became injured at C6 level..He competed in the competition with a broken arm too and beat a third of the able bodied competitors!

Amazing story, watch the video

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Butiki Advanced Member Posts: 2,270 Post Likes Received: 1,154 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: L 3 ASIA B CES Date Injured: 16/11/2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	First Quadriplegic to Compete in the Iron Man Contest Jan 16, 2014 3:48:32 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Butiki on Jan 16, 2014 3:48:32 GMT -8 What a gutsy young man, good on him. Amazing stamina, he deserves all the accolades that he gets. Great story Lαrα, but I don't think I will be doing anything like that in the foreseeable future.
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First Quadriplegic to Compete in the Iron Man Contest

Post by Lαrα on Jan 16, 2014 0:09:34 GMT -8

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