From paralympian to astronaut: breaking barriers in space and beyond.

In a groundbreaking move that marks both a personal triumph and a cultural shift in space exploration, John McFall—a medal-winning Paralympian, trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, and member of the European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Reserve—has become the first person with a physical disability medically cleared for a long-duration space mission.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250611-from-paralympian-to-astronaut-breaking-barriers-in-space-and-beyond?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

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Oldbury Academy were proud to host the British Para Powerlifting Open on Saturday 15th March. A great event with inspirational lifters, Parlympic Medalists and an amzing atmosphere. Thank you to everyone that supported Oldbury Academy and the athletes.

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[19:57] 'We deserve same opportunities' - Smyth tells conference

Former Paralympian star Jason Smyth has told the National Disability Authority conference that he had an incredible journey on 'Dancing with the Stars' earlier this year.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1024/1477326-national-disability-authority/

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