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From the Commonwealth Games to Everest and the Channel swim — Gerrard doesn’t need to see to believe

From the Commonwealth Games to Everest and the Channel swim — Gerrard doesn’t need to see to believe

Update: 2024-11-011
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Athlete Gerrard Gosens didn't realise he was blind until his first day at primary school. His adventurous spirit led him to become a three time Paralympian, climb Mt Everest, swim the English Channel, and perform the rhumba on Dancing With The Stars.

This conversation talks about family life, family history, childhood memories, origin stories, training, medical procedures, surgery, mountaineering, mountains, cycling, open water swimming, parenting, genetic conditions, glaucoma, disability, charity, Stevie Wonder, chocolate, training, exercising, Paralympic sport, triathlon, indoor climbing, sepsis, team building, reality TV, and fundraising.

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From the Commonwealth Games to Everest and the Channel swim — Gerrard doesn’t need to see to believe

From the Commonwealth Games to Everest and the Channel swim — Gerrard doesn’t need to see to believe

Australian Broadcasting Corporation