Wheelchair basketball player Ben Fox has a special reason for giving it his all as he chases Paralympic gold in Paris.
Wheelchair basketball player Ben Fox has a special reason for giving it everything as he chases Paralympic gold in Paris.
"I've got a brilliant support network and the doctors do an incredible job making sure I am safe and not in danger. Fox, who hails from Swindon but is now based with top Spanish side Amiab Albacete, is one of seven returnees from the last Games to be selected for this summer's event, which runs from 29 August to 8 September.
"I always wanted to win but I remember when I started pushing the chair, I would get the worst blisters on my hands and have sore shoulders and arms, but that is something you get used to over the years and learn to put up with. Also named is Laurie Williams - who is engaged to team-mate Robyn Love and gave birth to their daughter Alba in April 2023 - while Jodie Waite, Maddie Martin and Jade Atkin will make their Paralympic debuts.
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