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Outlook: The joy of skiing blind

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Mike Brace stands on snow in his skis, holding a ski pole in each hand

23/08/2021 GMT

The joy of skiing blind

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Blind skier Mike Brace has dedicated his life to Paralympic sport

Since being blinded in a childhood accident, cross-country skier Mike Brace has dedicated his life to Paralympic sport

Mike Brace lost his sight after a childhood accident - but he adapted fast and soon discovered the freedom and excitement he craved in the sport of blind skiing. Having represented Great Britain at the first Paralympics - he's since dedicated his life to getting young disabled people into sport. He spoke to Outlook's Jo Fidgen. 

Andiswa Gebashe is a well-known face on South African screens, appearing next to the President as a sign language interpreter. Her father is deaf, and sign language was her family's primary way of communicating when she was growing up. She spoke to Mpho Lakaje.

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