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World Service,18 Jan 2022,17 mins

My surprise Paralympic entry

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Marie Harrower’s mother taught her not to let her blindness hold her back. This helped Marie become a physiotherapist and win a place at the 1976 Paralympics. She tells Outlook's Antonia Quirke her story. Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Deiniol Buxton Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com (Photo: Marie Harrower. Credit: Paul Fegan)

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