Kirsty Weir is no longer a household name, but we think she will be again by Paris 2024.
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The Knysna local was one of SA's most promising up and comers in the running world who fell victim to anorexia in a time when mental and medical illness was far less understood.
Through sheer will, Kirsty pulled herself out of a very dark place to focus on her wellness and athletic career, only to be dealt another bad hand in the form of partial paralysis which she has gutsed out for a decade.
What most would see as a career-ending diagnosis, Kirst saw as an opportunity and now has her eyes set on 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Take a listen to this gripping, emotional chat with Kirsty Weir. We're sure you'll want to support and follow her journey.
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