A DISABLED Romford resident who was told she would never walk again has taken part in a triathlon for disabled people on the anniversary of the Paralympic Games.
Nicole Evans, 26, who has cerebral palsy, swam 400 metres, used a hand cycle for the 15km bike ride and pushed herself round a 5km course in a manual wheelchair in the Tri Together, an award-winning triathlon run by the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability.
Tri Together London, now in its third year, was held at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Sunday, September 1.
Nicole, who walked the London Marathon in four days on her crutches, said: "I had a great day and really enjoyed myself.
"Tri Together was my fifth Paratriathlon this year and a brilliant way to end the season.
"It was a personal best finish time for me, so I am absolutely delighted.
"I was told by my consultant that I would not walk again.
"But since I have taken up sport in the last year, I am feeling so much healthier and can even walk short distances. I am absolutely thrilled."
Sarah Ball, the events manager at Leonard Cheshire Disability, said: "I would like to thank each one of our competitors, volunteers, sponsors and support crew for making Tri Together London an inspirational day.
"Regardless of whether participants were disabled or non-disabled, for over 70 per cent of those taking part this is their first triathlon. It was a big day, and a huge personal challenge for people whatever their ability."
To find out more, see results, timings and photographs and to register for next year's event or for Tri Together Glasgow please visit www.lcdisability.org/tritogether
