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The Paralympics have come a long way, there's more to go

The Paralympics have come a long way, there's more to go

Update: 2024-08-27

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There was a time at the Paralympics where it was largely friends and family in the stands watching the athletes do their thing. Elizabeth Wright knows all about it, she was one of the Australians winning medals. Wright joins us to talk about some of the challenging moments from games gone by and how the movement evolved over time. Featured: Elizabeth Wright, Paralympic medallist.

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The Paralympics have come a long way, there's more to go

The Paralympics have come a long way, there's more to go

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