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Lex Gillette

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

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Having lost his sight as a child, Lex Gillette discovered new purpose in his life when he took up athletics. A talented runner, Lex is also a multiple Paralympic long jump medallist, and an advocate for blind people in all areas of life.

And whilst he knows a thing or two about winning - he’s a triple IPC World Champion - his four consecutive silvers in the long jump at the Paralympics mean he might be the greatest athlete in Games history never to have won gold. Show less

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