Judith MacCombe says 'it's all a bit surreal' as she and her twin sister Chloe prepare to make their first appearance at the Paralympics.
Judith MacCombe says "it's all a bit surreal" as she and her twin sister Chloe prepare to make their first appearance at the Paralympics.
Chloe won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games two years ago with Judith finishing fourth in Birmingham."It's incredible, it's such an amazing experience and a privilege - everyone talks about bringing home medals but for me even to stand on the start line in Paris is such an achievement," said Chloe."If you asked me last year about Paris and the Paralympics I probably would have laughed or cried - I didn't think it was possible," she said.
There is an element of rivalry between the sisters, who took up triathlon just five years ago, but that's outweighed by a desire for each other to succeed. "It's a real mix of emotions. I want to beat Chloe but at the same time if she comes past me I would be happy for her. We're both going to go out on the day and give 100%."Both are in good shape for the challenge that comes with the energy-sapping swimming, cycling and running event.World number three Chloe said: "Everyone is out there aiming for a medal - for me it's about crossing the line knowing I've given 100%.
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