Sad news, incredible athlete.
But also, from personal experience, a little bit of a dick. Came steaming through me on the run at Ironman Austria in 2017, in his wheelchair barging runners off the narrow path we were running on while swearing at us. He was over two hours ahead of the 2nd place para athlete but was still going hell for leather. Born racer. 59 is Far too young.
Posted By: Ken Dodds Dads Dog on May 2nd 2026 at 11:40:38
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- This is sad news. (Other Sports) - Snakepit Divorceee, May 2, 10:32:23
- Sad news, incredible athlete. (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, May 2, 11:40:38
- I would imaging most elite sportspeople are dicks when competing. (Other Sports) - Snakepit Divorceee, May 2, 11:52:31
- Yep. I can't imagine how hard it would be to one without legs! (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, May 2, 12:10:54
- I suspect most elite athletes are basically deranged (n/m) (Other Sports) - paulg, May 2, 11:56:17
- I would imaging most elite sportspeople are dicks when competing. (Other Sports) - Snakepit Divorceee, May 2, 11:52:31
- Agreed. What he achieved was truly remarkable - not enough people know of him (n/m) (Other Sports) - Saucerer, May 2, 11:35:52
- Sad news, incredible athlete. (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, May 2, 11:40:38
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