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Hometown Hero: High jumper Jonathan Broom-Edwards

07/06/2024

High jumper Jonathan Broom-Edwards

BBC Essex - Hometown Hero, High jumper Jonathan Broom-Edwards

The Colchester paralympic high-jumper looks ahead to Paris. (Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty).

Colchester-born high jumper Jonathan Broom-Edwards used to feel ashamed of his club foot.

But now as a two-time World Champion, he is going to Paris to defend his T44 class Paralympic title in the ‘shape of his life’ and thankful for his differences. 

Credit: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Sport)

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