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2016 Paralympians with aniridia
Athletes with aniridia competed at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Mary Fisher, New Zealand won gold in 100m backstroke S11 with a world record time and 4th or 6th in freestyle swimming at other lengths Amanda Dennis, USA won bronze with her … Continue reading
Tandems and Cricket – Meeting 2016
The main Aniridia Network UK event of 2016 took place in Wallington, Surrey. In a change from our usual format, we spent the morning in a park. dry and clear, ideal for trying out tandem riding and visually impaired cricket. Lots of … Continue reading
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Tagged conference, conference 2016, cricket, meeting, sport, tandem
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Aniridia doesn’t stop Jessica doing all kinds of sports
ByJessica I am 21 living in London, have partial aniridia and have never let it stop me from any kind of sport. know some people get worried about sporting with an eye condition like this and am fully aware that … Continue reading
Teenager with aniridia coaches other disabled children
Lois, 16 who has aniridia has been made a lead sports coach by The Change Foundation. She is teaching others to play cricket The Change Foundation believes in changing lives through sport and are running a project that gives disabled … Continue reading
Lois recognised for cricket skills
Lois, who has aniridia has been “recognised and commended for her cricketing, determination and courage” at a recent awards evening. She has benefited from Street Chance a charity initiative to get disadvantaged young people playing cricket and so “increase aspiration, promote mutual respect, … Continue reading
Paralympians with aniridia
The most decorated paralympian ever has aniridia. She and at least two athletes who have aniridia were at the London 2012 Paralympics. There might also have been a runner and a physiotherapist with aniridia too. Most decorated Trischa Zorn from … Continue reading
Protected: On your bike
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Tagged achievements, sport
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