Double Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock contracted the rate but potentially fatal disease at five years old
Two-time Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock is using his road to Paris 2024 to educate the public on the importance of spotting meningitis symptoms early. The 31-year-old contracted the rare but potentially fatal disease at five years old and, due to blood pressure complications, had his right leg amputated below the knee.
“I was in A&E in 10 minutes luckily, put into a coma and then let my body do some work, it managed to save me but unfortunately, there was some blood pressure issues and my foot needed to be amputated. It is difficult to spot which doesn’t make it any easier, but information is power so if people can know all of the symptoms then that’s better than not.
Embarking on his fourth Paralympic Games this summer, Peacock is using his platform to reach as many people as possible and believes ‘knowledge is power’ when it comes to educating the nation, making sure people know what to look out for and to seek advice from a healthcare professional.
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